Child Law - part-time The University of Law

Overview

The Child Law - part-time programme at The University of Law is an innovative postgraduate degree designed to enhance your academic legal knowledge in a specialist field. This internationally recognised course provides the essential skills required to progress within social work, child custody mediation, and charity advising. By exploring the application of legal rules in real-world contexts, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how legislation protects and governs the lives of children.

Why Child Law - part-time at The University of Law?

Students benefit from being taught by expert lecturers, including former and current legal practitioners and research-focused academics who bring practical experience into the classroom. The University of Law maintains strategic partnerships with firms and regulators, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant to the current legal landscape. Additionally, the programme focuses on improving employability through transferable skills and access to a specialist careers team, helping students gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19600 per full
• National fee: GBP 15000 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a learner-centred approach, focusing on preparation, engagement, and consolidation. Modules may include:

• Child Law
• Research Methods Training
• English Legal System
• Dissertation in Child Law
• Legal Frameworks
• Law Academic Knowledge

Careers with Child Law - part-time

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles within the legal and social sectors. The programme supports career progression in areas such as social work, child custody mediation, and advisory roles within charitable organisations. According to recent graduate outcomes data, a high percentage of postgraduate law students from the university secure highly skilled employment. The course also helps increase earning potential, as postgraduates often earn significantly more than those with only an undergraduate degree.