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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Childhood in Law and Welfare module course offered by The University of Lancashire, 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
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Start date: February and bespoke options available
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Law View 39 other Short Courses in Public Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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 Fees
Living costs
Preston
United Kingdom
751 - 1425 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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