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Related Courses MSc Applied Professional Studies (Child Care & Protection)
PGCert Adult Care & Protection

Child Care and Protection

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Degrees available: Degree Length of study Part time PGCertificate 7 months This course has one start date - September Fees: Academic Year Home/EU Overseas 2012-13 £800 per 30 credit module£1,525 for 2 x 30 credit modules
(diploma level) £1,700 per 30 credit module 2013-14 £845 per 30 credit module
£1,690 for 2 x 30 credit modules
(diploma level) £1,800 per 30 credit module 2014-15 £890 per 30 credit module
£1,780 for 2 x 30 credit modules
(diploma level) £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

The Postgraduate Certificate in Child Care & Protection is intended for a range of professionals who, through their work, engage with children, young people and families. The programme is intended to be of relevance to professionals across a range of disciplines including health, education, police, social work and the voluntary sector. The programme's content is applicable to those who work directly with children and young peopleand their families as well as for those working in training, management and strategy roles.

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, participants can choose to continue with their studies to achieve the MSc Applied Professional Studies (Child Care & Protection).

Programme Details

In a climate of unprecedented change and challenges in child care and protection, we have introduced an innovative, inter-professional postgraduate course this is dedicated to integrating contemporary practice within theoretical frameworks that encourage critical thinking, analysis and reflexivity.

The programme draws heavily from the experiences of children and families, recognising the value of this within the context of trauma informed frameworks, research, social policy and legislation as well as considering the professional and personal demands of the complex nature of work on professionals.

Programme Content

The Postgraduate Certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion of two modules, one per semester. The options you can choose varies each year, the typical list is shown below:

• Assessment and intervention of need and risk
• Evidence Based Practice
• Inter-professional Collaboration and Organisational Change
• Enhancing Family Relationships in a Child Protection Context

Methods of Teaching

The certificate teaching material is delivered in a mixture of ways, depending on the modules selected. Some are taught directly on campus, while others are delivered by elearning or distance learning. All modules are supported by the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) known as MyDundee. Students receive training on how to access and utilise these technologies.

Entry Requirements

You should have a relevant degree, and/or a relevant professional qualification plus the ability to demonstrate that you are able to study at postgraduate level.

Additional written submission may be required, at the discretion of the Programme Director.

Recognition of prior learning is available for up to 50% of the award for which you are applying.

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