Our MA Professional Practice with Children and Young People course offers an ideal development opportunity for graduates and current practitioners.
Why study with us
- The staff who deliver this course are recognised practitioners, knowledge exchange leads and academics in their fields. The team includes staff who regularly publish for leading journals in social work, health, education, children’s rights and sociology.
- You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of current research, policies and contemporary debates surrounding practice in children and young people’s services.
- You’ll get the opportunity to critically reflect on your own practice and bring about positive change in the delivery of services to children and young people.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop and enhance your leadership and decision-making skills so that you have the confidence to resolve complex safeguarding situations involving children and young people.
- We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to undertake independent research in this field.
- The course covers the full breadth of children’s services, including early years, education, social work, social care and health and community work. It gives you the opportunity to focus your learning on your own areas of interest and expertise.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Industry links
We have strong links with voluntary and statutory sector providers for children and young people in social work, education and health.
This course is also part of the European Network Of Masters in Children’s Rights. Through this, there are opportunities to engage with international networks.
Future careers
This course improves future career prospects for both recent graduates and current practitioners. You'll become an innovative, forward-thinking professional who brings about positive change in the lives of children and young people.
This course has helped learners already in employment to challenge and change practice. Our students have gone on to progress their careers and work in a variety of areas, such as:
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Participation and advocacy work
- Management progression
- HE Lecturing
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Applicants should hold at least 2:1 degree
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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