Overview

The aim of this Safeguarding in an International Context course from The University of Lancashire is to help you become a safeguarding specialist who is socio-politically aware, adaptable and responsive in recognising international safeguarding issues. It’s an ideal professional development opportunity for any who’s involved in the protection of people in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working environment.

Key facts

This course is delivered entirely through distance learning, so it’s accessible worldwide and you can study from home.

We offer a wide range of optional modules, so you can follow a path which is relevant to your area of employment or of personal interest to you.

After completing this course you’ll have developed the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a truly multi-agency, multi-disciplinary environment, working effectively across international borders.

This will open doors to a range of UK-based and worldwide careers in organisations involved in identifying criminal activity, tracking down offenders and protecting vulnerable children and adults.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults in an International Context

Safeguarding Children in an International Context

Safeguarding - Investigation of Child Abuse

Student Initiated Module

International Criminal Law and Security

Law Relating to Security at Sea

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

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• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Terrorism & Security View 28 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree or equivalent such as a portfolio

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience

A maximum of one third of the programme can be Accredited Prior Experiential Learning

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Online part-time £1,100 per 20 credits

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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