Advanced Child Protection Studies
University of BirminghamAdvanced Child Protection Studies PgDip is a postgraduate degree at University of Birmingham, based in Birmingham, taught distance learning (part-time) over 2 years.
About this course
This multidisciplinary Masters programme in Advanced Child Protection Studies is designed to develop specialist knowledge and skills within the field of child protection and safeguarding.
Through a suite of module options, you will be able to tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans. We have pathways for students wanting to focus on UK/English child protection and safeguarding work and students wanting to focus on international child protection work.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?
The multidisciplinary Masters in Advanced Child Protection Studies develops specialist skills in child protection and safeguarding.
Aimed at experienced professionals in fields like social work, policing, law, education, and health, the programme also welcomes graduates in social policy, law, and criminology. Taught by experts, the program offers pathways in UK and international child protection, featuring four 30-credit modules and a dissertation for MSc students. This online distance learning course combines innovative teaching with flexible study options, requiring only internet access and basic tech skills, with structured learning and continuous support.
- Specialised Focus: The programme offers specialist knowledge and skills in child protection and safeguarding, with pathways for UK and international focus.
- Experienced Faculty: Taught by experienced practitioners and experts, ensuring high-quality education and practical insights.
- Flexible Online Learning: The online distance learning format provides flexibility to study anywhere and anytime, with structured support and no need for advanced tech skills.
Career opportunities
The course particularly offers successful candidates the potential to:
- Enhance their careers through developing an expert or specialist child protection role in the work place
- Develop a research or development role within child protection or safeguarding organisations
- Further develop their academic studies in the field of child protection, safeguarding and child welfare.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 18 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 30 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Birmingham
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Study Mode
- Distance learning (part-time)
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ