Overview

Protecting children is a global responsibility. This course equips you with the tools, frameworks and confidence to make a meaningful difference in child protection.

You’ll explore complex issues like exploitation, online harms and risk assessment, with learning grounded in real-world application. The course draws on partnerships with leading agencies such as the NSPCC, the NHS and Kent Police, so you’ll gain insights shaped by current professional practice.

Study flexibly through distance learning and attend our annual knowledge sharing events to hear from international experts. Whether you're working in social work, education, health or policing, this course gives you the skills to lead on safeguarding with rigour and care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Social Research

Definitions, Prevalence, Causes and Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

Contemporary Child Protection Practice and Policies

New Perspectives on Assessment and Observation

The 'Unconscious at Work': The Organizational Dimensions of Risk-Management

Dissertation Child Protection

Support, Help and Intervention

Support, Help and Intervention in International Child Protection

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gillingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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PTE Academic

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OTE

126

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree. In certain circumstances, the School will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path and these cases are assessed individually.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Funding

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