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Professional Practice with Children & Young People, MA at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The online MA Professional Practice with Children and Young People is a part-time course for graduates and practitioners. It builds specialist knowledge in children's rights and participation, safeguarding and legal and theoretical approaches, including safeguarding in an international context.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport  |  Duration: 2 years part-time (online)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Safeguarding Children in an International Context, Theorising Childhood and Adolescence, Themes and Perspectives in Social Research, Transforming Practice with Children and Young People, Childhood in Law and Welfare, ASYE: Demonstrating Capability in Social Work Practice, and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Safeguarding children and young people, participation and advocacy work, management progression, HE lecturing and international roles in children and young people's services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject; lower classes considered subject to interview; non-standard entrants with extensive relevant work experience with children and young people and evidence of recent study also considered. English: IELTS at least 6.0 with no component below 5.0.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (online)

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