ObjectivesThe course is designed to enable health, social work and other professionals in the child welfare and safeguarding fields to analyse critically and evaluate the current state of knowledge, policy and practice in this area. The course aims to link theory, research and policy in considering: -The nature of child welfare and safeguarding. -Multi-disciplinary approaches. -Integrated theoretical and practice frameworks emphasising anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and empowerment. -The agency mandates and the individual learning and practice needs and interests of students. The content of the teaching assumes a working knowledge and understanding of UK policies, procedures and practices.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements -Normally a graduate with two years' post-qualifying experience in the fields of child welfare or protection. -Applicants without a degree level qualification or equivalent may be required to undertake preparatory work and/or a written assignment to demonstrate their ability to study at postgraduate level.
Academic titleChild Welfare and Safeguarding MA/PgDip/PgCert
Course descriptionCourse Structure
The curriculum includes the management of child welfare and safeguarding, skill development (particularly in the areas of legislation, assessment; planning, intervention and prevention) organisational and policy contexts and the impact of professional roles.
-The Legal Framework
-Assessment and Planning
-Child Welfare and Safeguarding: Organisational and Policy Contexts
-Intervention in Child Welfare and Safeguarding
-Reflection on Practice
-Children's Services; Users and Carers
-Methods for Inquiry
-Dissertation
Other Information
Excellent Teaching and Research Ratings
The Department is rated as 'excellent' in teaching and achieved Grade 5 in the most recent research assessment exercise.
Flexible Outcomes
The award of PgCert may be obtained following successful attainment of 60 credits, the PgDip requires 120 credits whilst the MA is awarded on successful completion of the dissertation.
