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PCert, PDip, MA Advanced Child Protection

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Master’s and stand-alone modules give you the opportunity to further your career and expertise in child protection. As well as benefiting from Kent’s academic excellence, you gain insight into multi-agency relationships and responsibilities. The Centre attracts students from across social work, health, education, police, law, probation and the third sector, and widens your potential learning experience. The distance learning delivery of the Master’s programme enables you to fit learning around your life and work commitments and you have the chance to apply your knowledge as you progress. Each cohort contains a unique mix of experiences and professions, providing a valuable opportunity for information exchange and networking.

General Eligibility

A minimum of a second class honours degree. In certain circumstances, the School will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path and these cases are assessed individually.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Compulsory modules currently include:

Understanding Social Research

Definitions, Prevalence, Causes and Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

Contemporary Child Protection Practice and Policies

New Perspectives on Assessment and Observation

The 'Unconscious at Work': The Organizational Dimensions of Risk-Management

Dissertation Child Protection

Optional modules may include:

Support, Help and Intervention

Support, Help and Intervention in International Child Protection

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

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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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