12 monthsProgramme duration
9,150 GBPTuition Fee/year
02 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
Sep, JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Our MSc in Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding offers you the chance to get a unique point of view into both children and adult safeguarding, covering the latest trends and policies in safeguarding, and highlighting specific groups who might be at risk of abuse or targeting. We will give you the skills to identify and refer to services that could be used to protect and provide a safeguarding framework.
The course uses a contemporary and innovate method of teaching which values your input into the teaching content. Therefore any current trends in safeguarding can be explored and changes in policy considered by it's impact on your individual safeguarding practices.
Our course is delivered through the use of various media and teaching methods, which include discussion-based seminars where you are able to explore the safeguarding practice of your own organisations, and suggest ways you could improve them. Some modules demand your input to shape your learning, giving you the opportunity to influence what is addressed through teaching to benefit your practice.
Our teaching is spread across a number of disciplines including health, social work and psychology. This is supported by experts and specialists who share their knowledge on specific modules, offering a diverse range of knowledge on safeguarding in the practice environment.
The individual role as a leader and manager in safeguarding is given its own module, as understanding the impact of your ability to lead in safeguarding is essential to developing good practice across your current organisation and those you may work with in the future.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Our MSc in Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding offers you the chance to get a unique point of view into both children and adult safeguarding, covering the latest trends and policies in safeguarding, and highlighting specific groups who might be at risk of abuse or targeting. We will give you the skills to identify and refer to services that could be used to protect and provide a safeguarding framework.
The course uses a contemporary and innovate method of teaching which values your input into the teaching content. Therefore any current trends in safeguarding can be explored and changes in policy considered by it's impact on your individual safeguarding practices.
Our course is delivered through the use of various media and teaching methods, which include discussion-based seminars where you are able to explore the safeguarding practice of your own organisations, and suggest ways you could improve them. Some modules demand your input to shape your learning, giving you the opportunity to influence what is addressed through teaching to benefit your practice.
Our teaching is spread across a number of disciplines including health, social work and psychology. This is supported by experts and specialists who share their knowledge on specific modules, offering a diverse range of knowledge on safeguarding in the practice environment.
The individual role as a leader and manager in safeguarding is given its own module, as understanding the impact of your ability to lead in safeguarding is essential to developing good practice across your current organisation and those you may work with in the future.
Admission Requirements
We also consider candidates with professional qualifications and directly relevant work experience. As this isn't a practice-based course, you don't have to be currently working with vulnerable people to be accepted as a student.
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