Safeguarding in an International Context
University of Central LancashirePostgraduate 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. 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.
Why study with us
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
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UCAS Points
96 points
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