Children and Families (T24)
Open UniversityChildren and Families (T24) CertHE is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1-2 years.
About this course
This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families. It’s especially suited if you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. You will be introduced to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised.
Key features of the course
- Investigates key issues and debates about childhood, child development, child psychology and children’s rights
- Helps you apply your knowledge and understanding to your own life or work environment
- Explores how health and social care systems are organised
- Builds a strong foundation for further study
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 1-2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ