Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection)

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MSc Applied Professional Studies

Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care & Protection)

Snapshot

Degrees available: Degree Length of study Part time MSc 30-36 months PGDiploma 20-24 months PGCertificate 10-12 months This course has one start date - September Fees: Academic Year Home/EU Overseas 2012-13 £595 for 1 x 30 credit module£1,180 for PG Certificate (60 credits)
£2,350 for PG Diploma (120 credits)
£3,500 for MSc/MEd (180 credits)
£800 for 30 credit module in Adult/Child Care & Protection £1,700 per 30 credit module 2013-14 £625 for 1 x 30 credit module
£1,250 for PG Certificate (60 credits)
£2,500 for PG Diploma (120 credits)
£3,750 for MSc/MEd (180 credits)
£845 for 30 credit module in Adult/Child Care & Protection £1,800 per 30 credit module 2014-15 £660 for 1 x 30 credit module
£1,320 for PG Certificate (60 credits)
£2,640 for PG Diploma (120 credits)
£3,960 for MSc/MEd (180 credits)
£890 for 30 credit module in Adult/Child Care & Protection £1,900 per 30 credit module Academic School: School of Education, Social Work & Community Education How to apply: Download and complete our Taught Postgraduate Application Form PDF or Word format.

Overview

MSc Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection) aims to develop advanced levels of professional practice in work with vulnerable adults. It will enable students to conceptualise and apply a range of theoretical and practice frameworks for assessment and intervention with vulnerable adults, enhance inter-professional and multi–sector working practices to promote collaborative practice and integrated approaches within and across a range of professions and disciplines.

Students can choose to leave with a PGCertificate in Adult Care & Protection, or a PGDiploma or a Master of Science degree in Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection).

Aims of the Programme

To enable practitioners from a broad range of professions to engage creatively with the concerns of organisations in an informed and research-minded way.

Programme Content

The programme is structured in a modular format of 6 modules and can be completed within 3 years. Practitioner research is a central theme of the programme and threaded throughout all module areas are inquiry-based learning activities building towards a Research Project or Dissertation.

The key components of this programme are:

• module content,
• issues/concerns in professional practice,
• inquiry activity/research projects and
• review of relevant literature,

additionally supported by e-learning and workshops when required.

You can achieve a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in a Named Award or General Award (see below for further details).

The Postgraduate Certificate is made up as follows:

Core Choice Action Inquiry & Reflective Practices Named Award Module
(see list 1)
OROptional Module
ORPostgraduate Certificate
Level Module 30 credits 30 credits

The Postgraduate Diploma is made up as follows:

Core Choice Core Choice Action Inquiry &
Reflective Practices Named Award Module
(see list 1)
OROptional Module
ORPostgraduate Certificate
Level Module Educational &
Social Research Named Award Module
(see list 1)
OROptional Module
(see list 2) 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits

The Masters Degree is made up as follows:

Core Choice Core Choice Core Action Inquiry &
Reflective Practices Named Award Module
(see list 1)
OROptional Module
ORPostgraduate Certificate
Level Module Educational &
Social Research Named Award Module
(see list 1)
OROptional Module
(see list 2) Dissertation
ORResearch &
Development Project 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits 60 credits

List 1

Choose from:

• Education: Philosophy, Policy & Practice
• Community Learning & Development
• Community Planning
• Equality & Social Inclusion
• Inter-professional Practice
• Leadership & Organisational Development

List 2

Choose from:

• MSc Programme Module
• School of Education, Social Work & Community Education Module
• University of Dundee Module
• APL/APEL

Specific APL and APEL arrangements are available which give entry to both the diploma and dissertation level, eg, Postgraduate TQ(FE).

Methods of Delivery

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

The School of Education, Social Work and Community Education is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Admissions & Events AdministratorProfessional Development Programmes
School of Education, Social Work & Community Education
OMS Building
University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0)1382 381122Fax: +44 (0)1382 381511
Email: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk