Advanced Child Protection Studies

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 18 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 30 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals

    Related Courses

    Development Policy and Politics

    University of Birmingham

    MSc Full-time 1 Year PG Birmingham

    Drama and Theatre Studies (practice-based through Performance)

    University of Birmingham

    PhD Full-time 3 Years UG Birmingham

    Drug Discovery and Development

    University of Birmingham

    PgCert Full-time 6 Months PG Birmingham

    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

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

     View university profile
    Visit university website