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Applied Studies (Child Welfare and Protection) – (M.Sc.)
University of Stirling
School of Applied Social Science| Application Deadline: | 31 August but applications maybe considered after this date | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,000 ≈ € 11,200 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stirling / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 30 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme provides learning opportunities for experienced professionals to develop advanced levels of professional practice in work with (or on behalf of) vulnerable children, young people and their families. It establishes a knowledge foundation of key theoretical and practice frameworks which will be used to build critical engagement with a range of contemporary practice themes in inter-professional work to better understand the impact of abuse and neglect and to develop effective strategies to promote better outcomes.
Students will acquire a critical understanding of the theory and practice of child welfare and protection within a contemporary Scottish context. Contemporary national and international research and literature will inform your understanding and you will develop a critical and reflective understanding of the complex personal, professional, structural and organisational influences which impact on analysis, planning and evaluation in this critical area.
Contents
Structure and Content The programme is part-time and modular, comprising six taught modules with related study and practice assignments. Successful completion of 60 credits can lead to a Postgraduate Certificate, and 120 credits to a Postgraduate Diploma. Candidates for the Master’s degree additionally undertake a dissertation (60 credits), based on an empirical study which is submitted after completion of the taught modules.
The curriculum covers:
* Current issues and debates in child welfare and protection (30 credits): Explores the theory and application to practice of sociological approaches to childhood and the social construction of childhood and of abuse. This module will also consider current issues for practice within the contemporary Scottish context and comparative international models and approaches. A major focus of this module will be on current debates which underpin understandings about what harms children and how adversity impacts on the development of the child
* Developing practitioner and organisational capacity (30 credits): Explores current debates in theoretical approaches to, and models of, assessment and theory which informs practice in working toward change. Consideration will be given to the development of critical thinking skills and the development of reflective and reflexive practitioners. There will be an exploration of the organisational context of your work with consideration of the impact of organisational culture and structure, and the management of change within organisations
* Risk and decision making (15 credits): Explores theoretical frameworks for understanding and working with risk. Students will consider how risk is managed in their own organisations and explore current debates about the political and social context of risk and risk aversion and consider the impact in practice. You will be encouraged to explore contemporary literature and research which seeks to learn from past experience
* Collaborative practice (15 credits): Helps you to apply organisation theory, consider the impact of organisational culture on service delivery, and explore the challenges and opportunities of collaborative practice
* Evidence informed practice and evaluation (15 credits) and research methods and application (15 credits): Prepares you to become more research ‘minded’. Students will explore the nature of evidence and develop a critical approach to the understanding of research and data collection. These two modules will provide a foundation for the undertaking of your dissertation.
Delivery and Assessment
Each semester will involve the equivalent of eight teaching days at the University. These are spread over four months, September to December and then repeated February to May. The teaching day consists of seminar presentations, group discussion and small group work. Academic and practice assignments and presentations form the assessment for each module, the practice being drawn from your employment.
Timetable
Contact the School for information on your timetable and reading lists.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entrance Requirements A degree and substantial experience in this area of practice. Applicants without a degree should have evidence of study at SCQF Level 10, for example, a Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare and Protection, or will be required to submit a piece of written work at interview stage.
You are expected to word-process your own work for assessment.
English Language Requirements If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a score of at least 6.0 in each skill, or TOEFL at least 577/233/90 (Paper/Computer/Internet).
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), 95 percent of the research in Applied Social Science was ‘Internationally Excellent’ with the top 10 percent of that judged to be ‘World-leading’.
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