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PC Child Protection (Postgraduate Certificate)

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Child Protection recognizes the continued high profile of protecting children in Scotland and the importance and value of an integrated approach to recognizing and responding to the needs of children and young people.

This program has been designed to create an opportunity for inter-professional learning for those working in health, police, social work, education, the third sector, and other related settings to enhance their knowledge of contemporary child protection theory that informs best practice.

General Eligibility

You should normally hold an Ordinary bachelor's degree, although those with significant practice experience will be considered for entry.

All applicants must be able to draw from current practice experience in order to meet PgCert’s assessment requirements. The Course Leader can provide more information prior to submitting an application.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Our course has been developed in the context of contemporary policy and practice developments relating to safeguarding and protecting children in Scotland.

These developments will be explored through the following three core modules:

  • Child Protection in Context

  • Protecting Children

  • Child Protection Practice

Across professional and disciplinary boundaries, in a multi-professional learning environment:

  • Children’s Rights

  • Legislation

  • Policy

  • Theoretical frameworks

  • Research

  • Practice issues

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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