PgCert Social Work with Children, Young People and Families

Overview

The modules that make up the Social Work with Children, Young People and Families programme are designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of social work staff working across the Child Care sector.

The programme presents opportunities to study a range of areas relevant to practice with children, young people and families, with three modules focusing broadly on
• Advanced Knowledge, Theory and Methods
• Promoting and Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Families
• Enhancing Outcomes for Children in State Care

Teaching is informed by current research and evidence, and students are encouraged to apply the learning to their particular professional contexts. Working with practitioners from a range of settings affords a creative and challenging opportunity for learning and the sharing of ideas and approaches for best practice with children, young people and families.

Students can access modules individually and accumulate academic credit points towards an award, affording the flexibility to work within your own time schedules.

Successful completion of two modules leads to the PG Certificate in Social Work with Children, Young People and Families.

Please note that this course is not eligible for a Tier 4 visa.

Social Work With Children, Young People And Families Highlights

The programme is only open to qualified social workers and responds to the needs of its students with updated, current and evidence-based information which will enhance their educational experience through vibrant and interactive learning pathways.

Professional Accreditations

The programme has been accredited by the Northern Ireland Post-Qualifying Education and Training Partnership and offers a professional award at the specialist level.

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Equivalent qualifications include the Pre-2007 Post-Qualifying Award in Social Work. Where this is not met, applicants must demonstrate that their experience and qualifications enable them to undertake study at postgraduate level through the uptake of references and through completing a written assignment.