University of the West of Scotland campus

Health Sciences

Postgraduate Certificate Child Protection at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Child Protection recognises the continued high-profile of protecting children in Scotland and the importance and value of an integrated approach to recognising and responding to the needs of children and young people. This PgCert has been designed to create an opportunity for inter-professional learning for those working in health, police, social work, education, the third sector and other related settings to enhance their knowledge of contemporary child protection theory…

Duration: typically 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course has been developed in the context of contemporary policy and practice developments relating to children’s protection and well-being in Scotland. Across professional disciplinary boundaries in a multi-agency practice environment, you will have the opportunity to critically explore: Modules include: Child Protection in Context, Protecting Children, Child Protection Practice.

Career pathways

You will be equipped to take on specialist child protection roles or be promoted to senior child protection roles within your agency such as:

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: You should normally hold an Ordinary bachelor's degree, although those with significant practice experience will be considered for entry. All applicants must be able to draw from current practice experience in order to meet the PgCert’s assessment requirements. The Course Leader can provide more information prior to submitting an application. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: typically 1 year part-time

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences

BA Childhood Practice

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Online: September; New College Lanarkshire (blended): September; West College Scotland (blended): Se

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.