Safeguarding in an International Context

University of Central Lancashire
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (full-time) 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Our MSc Safeguarding in an International Context course explores the challenges of working across international borders to protect vulnerable children and adults.

  • This programme is only available as an online distance learning course, which provides high quality learning and teaching combined with flexible study.

  • Issues such as child abuse, cybercrime, human trafficking, modern slavery and smuggling are high on the global agenda. Protecting vulnerable children and adults from exploitation often involves working collaboratively across international borders with multiple agencies – from the police to the judiciary, customs and excise, and internet service providers.

  • The aim of this course is to help you become a safeguarding specialist who is socio-politically aware, adaptable and responsive in recognising international safeguarding issues. It’s an ideal professional development opportunity for any who’s involved in the protection of people in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working environment.

    Why study with us

  • This course is unique in its focus on global safeguarding issues including trafficking, safeguarding online, vulnerable adults, safeguarding adults and safeguarding legislation.

  • We offer a wide range of optional modules, so you can follow a path which is relevant to your area of employment or of personal interest to you.

  • The modules span various subject areas including Health, Law, Policing, Social Work and Psychology, as safeguarding crosses many specialist areas.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Distance learning (full-time) Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Preston

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (full-time)
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies