Program Overview
The Education - Childhood Studies and Youth Studies (PGDip PGCert) at Oxford Brookes University is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Childhood Studies and Youth Studies (PGDip PGCert) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Childhood Studies and Youth Studies (PGDip PGCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'what kind of experiences and settings provide the best environment for children and young people\', \'international comparisons - for example, when should formal schooling begin and whether the UK do too much too young\', \'learning to be citizens - what the appropriate role for children and young people is in participation and governance of schools / society\', \'how we resolve the conflict between giving children and young people independence and keeping them safe\', \'parenting and whether it can and should be the state that teaches us how to be good parents\', "how practitioners in children\'s services can work effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children, young people and families with whom they are working", \'Conceptions of Childhood and Youth\', \'Learning and Development in Childhood\', "Children\'s Imaginative Worlds", \'Children and Young People, Spaces and Places\', \'Working with Children, Young People and their Families\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally you should have the following:
- English as your first language; or GCSE or O-level English Language (A-C); or IELTS 7
- a relevant degree* or equivalent professional qualification.
- some experience of working with children and/or young people.
*You may have an undergraduate background in any of a wide range of subjects including psychology, sociology, social and health care, education, history and anthropology.
International applications
Preparation courses for International and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you to meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- If you need to take a pre-master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course, you can take our two year master\xc2\x92s course. This course combine the pre-master\'s diploma and your master\'s in one application. You can apply for one visa for the two years of study.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen master\xc2\x92s.
If you are studying outside the UK, for more details about your specific country entry requirements, translated information, local contacts and programmes within your country, please have a look at our country pages.
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS Postgraduate.
Through UCAS Postgraduate, you should use the UKPASS portal to make your application, which will then be forwarded directly to our Admissions Office. You should send supporting documentation to us directly using the email addresses on the UKPASS application form.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months