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Overview
Child Protection degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland has been developed in the context of contemporary policy and practice developments relating to children’s protection and well-being in Scotland.
Protecting our children is at the very heart of society and the individuals and teams who carry out these rewarding and challenging roles make a vital contribution to the safety and well-being of present and future generations. This PgCert will enhance your existing knowledge and understanding of the theory and evidence base that informs contemporary practice. In addition, it can prepare you for a more senior specialist career.
Jobs
You will be equipped to take on specialist child protection roles or be promoted to senior child protection roles within your agency such as:
- nurse consultant
- social work team manager
- child protection lead officer
- child protection advisor
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Child Protection in Context
- Protecting Children
- Child Protection Practice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Social Work Psychology View 238 other Masters in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Required
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have a 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 the PgCert’s assessment requirements. The Course Leader can provide more information prior to submitting an application.
Tuition Fee
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National
1000 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP per module during 12 months.
- REST OF UK (ENGLISH, NORTHERN IRISH, WELSH)
- REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Living costs for Paisley
700 - 1400 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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