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PGCert Children & Young People in Conflict with the Law at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A fully online postgraduate certificate developed by the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ) for people working to improve outcomes for children on the cusp of, or in conflict with, the law. It develops critical understanding of youth justice policy, legislation and children's rights.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months part-time (distance learning)  |  Intake: January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study developmental pathways, assessment, formulation and intervention approaches through recorded presentations, interviews, podcasts, directed reading and online forums, with weekly live online seminars.

Career pathways

Aimed at people already working in youth justice and those seeking careers supporting children on the cusp of, or in conflict with, the law or displaying distressed or harmful behaviours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant undergraduate degree or professional qualification and demonstrated capacity for postgraduate study. As the course is fully online, a device with sufficient processing capability and an excellent broadband connection is required.

GBP 3,367 for the whole programme (2026/27). Stated for January 2027 start; same fee for Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and international students. Source

Intake: January

Duration: 12 months part-time (distance learning)

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