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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Childhood in Law and Welfare module course offered by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) a student will be able to:
- Critically review the way in which the law constructs and understands the roles of children
- Critically appraise the way in which the UK and/or international political systems decide what is and is not relevant to children and the consequences of such decisions
- Explore in depth the way in which the intentions of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation & policy are translated into practice
- Communicate ideas and arguments in a written format, in an online forum and orally in the context of formal presentations
- Select and draw upon a range of sources of printed, electronic and other material as a means to develop the presentation of arguments and evidence
- Critically discuss children’s rights and policy making
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Children and the UK and international political arena, Human Rights, Children's Rights and Race Relations
- The marginalisation of children and children's issues in the political arena - with especial respect to Asylum and Immigration, Disability and Sexuality, the Criminal Justice system and Homelessness
- The ‘Child’s voice’ - advocacy, participation and consultation processes in service planning and as service recipients throughout the UK and Europe
- Key themes embodied in or arising from the Children Acts 1989 and 2004
- Parental responsibility, fathers, residence and contact
- The right to be consulted - what does it mean in practice?
- Partnership with parents - how child care professionals interpret their role and responsibilities
- Domestic violence, contact and the Courts
- Families by adoption
- The discourse and language of policy in practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- February and bespoke options available
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Law View 69 other Short Courses in Public Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is aimed at statutory and voluntary service practitioners.
- All candidates need to ensure that they have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above or evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
Tuition Fee
- Tuition amount to be confirmed soon.
Living costs for Preston
751 - 1425 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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