Overview
What you will study
This Safeguarding Children in an International Context course offered by The University of Lancashire aims to provide students with opportunities to develop and advance their knowledge of practise and policy in safeguarding children and young people in an international context.
It will allow students to consider the experiences of children in differing contexts, countries and continents. The module will contribute to the continuing professional development of practitioners, academics and researchers in the field of safeguarding children and young people.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The contemporary context of safeguarding children in an international context
- The impact of parenting in adversity on the safeguarding of children
- Policy, guidance and practice in relation to assessment of need and risk
- Developing strategies for effective Inter-professional / multidisciplinary working
- Global perspectives on the notion of the vulnerable child
- Current international policy and government drivers – comparative international approaches
- Comparative international law including case law, global human rights, advocacy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- For further information and to obtain an application form please email the university’s CPD Team.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Occupational Health and Safety View 17 other Short Courses in Occupational Health and Safety in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is aimed at those who have a professional, practical or academic interest in safeguarding children in an international context.
- 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.