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MSc/PGDip/PGCert Advanced Child Protection Studies (distance learning)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    30 months

Course summary

This multidisciplinary Masters programme in Advanced Child Protection Studies is designed to develop students’ specialist knowledge and skills within the field of child protection and safeguarding. We have pathways for students wanting to focus on UK/English child protection and safeguarding work and students wanting to focus on international child protection work.

The programme is designed to appeal to the more experienced professional already engaged in this area of activity – for example in social work, policing, law, education, nursing and health. However, those with an academic interest in the area (for example social policy, law or criminology graduates) are also encouraged to apply, subject to being able to satisfy the requirements of the various modules.

The course is taught by experienced practitioners and experts in the field and will provide you with the opportunity to focus on specific areas of interest. There are four 30-credit modules and a dissertation to achieve the MSc. These can be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.

It is an online and distance learning programme, which combines innovative learning and teaching techniques with interaction with the tutor and fellow students. You will be provided with the same level of teaching as received by those on campus with the additional benefit of having the flexibility to study anywhere at any time. No specialist knowledge in technology is required, you will just need to have access to the internet and know how to use it. Learning activities are structured to provide simplicity and you will be supported throughout the programme.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert.

Employability

The course particularly offers successful candidates the potential to:

  • enhance their careers through developing an expert or specialist child protection role in the work place
  • develop a research or development role within child protection or safeguarding organisations
  • further develop their academic studies in the field of child protection, safeguarding and child welfare

Application deadline

31 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 10,530per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 89 3

    10th out of 75

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    145 65%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    34th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.10 82%

    19th

    57
  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    145 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    30th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.43 69%

    69th

    3

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