Advanced Child Protection - PCert, PDip, MA

Medway campus, Chatham, United Kingdom

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

5,550 GBPTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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). However, please note that to join the postgraduate programme, you need to meet our entry requirements (detailed below). For further information about Standalone modules, including costs, see the Centre for Child Protection website.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

TOEFL

95+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

PTE Academic

76+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

IELTS

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2024

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
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Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,550 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,550 GBP

Other Expenses

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