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Advanced Child Protection (Distance Learning) - PCert, PDip, MA

University of Kent

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Medway Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a child-centred approach to your practice and working life and take the next step in your career.Overview: The MA and other postgraduate courses in Advanced Child Protection - delivered by the Centre for Child Protection – are a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge through a 360 degree approach to child protection, giving you the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career and make a real difference. You’ll be joining an environment opportunity to access a diverse pool of knowledge in an environment that allows you to question and excel. What you'll learn: You’ll gain a 360-degree perspective on child protection, introducing you to the viewpoints of academics, practitioners, organisations, parents, children and young people, integrated with contemporary research theory and policy. You'll understand the impact that technology has on protecting children, and consider the effect of the globalisation of the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable children. During your studies, you are encouraged to develop advanced communication skills, reflective analysis and the critical use of research. We also promote the confident use of direct work skills with adults and children. Standalone modules:It is possible to study certain individual modules from the MA on a Standalone basis. Each of our postgraduate standalone modules takes 10 weeks to complete and is equivalent to 20 credits at Master's level. They provide a taster and introduction to studying at the Centre for Child Protection, and if you wish to continue studying, you can use the credits from your taster modules to work towards a qualification in Advanced Child Protection (PCert, PDip or MA).

Application deadline

01/12/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 5,700per 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 Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    32nd out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    135 58%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    62nd

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    68th

    29

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