MSc Advanced Residential Child Care at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Part-time Masters award specifically in residential child care, developed to support direct practice and leadership in the residential child care sector in Scotland and beyond. Both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma meet the management part of the requirement for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for managers in residential child care.

Department: School of Social Work and Social Policy | Duration: 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules (six days' attendance per module, completed over about 17 months) followed by a practice-based dissertation completed in a further six months.

Career pathways

Prepares students for professional leadership, practice development and research and evaluation in residential child care agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree (minimum 360 SCQF credit points) or equivalent qualifications and experience. Applicants with HNC/SVQ3/SVQ4 qualifications provide a supporting written assignment. Professional or academic qualifications other than social work are considered. Applicants must be working full time in residential child care or a closely related area. Places are competitive; decisions draw on work experience, qualifications, personal statement and attention to detail in the application.

Intake: September

Duration: 24 months part-time

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