Overview
Designed for professionals seeking to enhance both personal and organisational practice, the Adult Exploitation and Safeguarding short course at the University of Bedfordshire draws on expert teaching and the latest evidence in adult safeguarding.
Participants will reflect on their own professional experiences, deepen their analytical skills, and apply learning directly to their workplace to drive meaningful change.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to identify, respond to and prevent adult exploitation, contributing confidently to best practice within safeguarding systems and services.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- It equips practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to understand the evolving nature of adult exploitation, engage with key academic debates, and examine their implications for safeguarding practice across the UK.
- The course encourages critical thinking about the complexities of adult safeguarding, supporting participants to challenge assumptions, navigate ethical dilemmas and respond effectively within real‑world practice contexts.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Luton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work View 35 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Course Level: Postgraduate
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1200 GBP / full≈ 1200 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1200 GBP / full≈ 1200 GBP / full
Living costs
Luton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.