Advanced Child Protection Studies
Entry requirements
Ordinarily an upper second-class degree (or higher) or a postgraduate diploma degree (or higher) from a UK university or equivalent. In exceptional circumstances a 2(ii) degree would be considered subject to the candidate having significant child protection experience.
As some of the learning tasks are integrated into actual practice, you will need to be employed in, or have negotiated access to, an organisation that undertakes or contributes to child protection work. If you are not already employed in a child protection organisation, you will need to supply a written agreement from the relevant organisation prior to registration.
You will need to supply the names of one reference from an organisational email address or as a PDF on headed paper and include a short personal statement with your application.
International applicants will be required to hold an IELTs 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification.
Visit our course page for more information on entry requirements.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This multidisciplinary Masters programme in Advanced Child Protection Studies is designed to develop specialist knowledge and skills within the field of child protection and safeguarding.
Through a suite of module options, you will be able to tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans. We have pathways for students wanting to focus on UK/English child protection and safeguarding work and students wanting to focus on international child protection work.
Course Structure:
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. To obtain the MSc you will complete four 30 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. Part-time students will take 2 modules in years 1 and 2 and the dissertation module in year 3. Full time students will take 4 modules in year one and complete the dissertation component in year 2.
Why study Child Protection Studies at the University of Birmingham?
The multidisciplinary Masters in Advanced Child Protection Studies develops specialist skills in child protection and safeguarding.
Aimed at experienced professionals in fields like social work, policing, law, education, and health, the programme also welcomes graduates in social policy, law, and criminology. Taught by experts, the program offers pathways in UK and international child protection, featuring four 30-credit modules and a dissertation for MSc students. This online distance learning course combines innovative teaching with flexible study options, requiring only internet access and basic tech skills, with structured learning and continuous support.
- Specialised Focus: The programme offers specialist knowledge and skills in child protection and safeguarding, with pathways for UK and international focus.
- Experienced Faculty: Taught by experienced practitioners and experts, ensuring high-quality education and practical insights.
- Flexible Online Learning: The online distance learning format provides flexibility to study anywhere and anytime, with structured support and no need for advanced tech skills.
Career opportunities
The course particularly offers successful candidates the potential to: - Enhance their careers through developing an expert or specialist child protection role in the work place - Develop a research or development role within child protection or safeguarding organisations - Further develop their academic studies in the field of child protection, safeguarding and child welfare.
Information for international students
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time18 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time30 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PCert
- part time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- childprotection@contacts.bham.ac.uk