Comments about Professional Child and Family Studies PgDip-MA - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London
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Entry requirements
This course is designed for experienced professionals and social workers in the childcare field who have already completed Specialist level or have substantial experience and want to develop professionally. You may achieve GSCC Post-Qualifying Higher Specialist and Advanced level qualifications alongside a PgDip or MA by taking this programme. The focus at PgDip level is on the knowledge and skills needed to make complex judgements and discharge high levels of responsibility for the co-ordination of social support and the management of risk. The focus at MA level is on the knowledge and skills required for professional leadership and improvement of services. The course is also ideal for other professionals working with children and families who want to develop professionally at masters level.
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Academic title
Professional Child and Family Studies PgDip/MA
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Course description
What will you study?
The course puts a strong emphasis on developing your critical appraisal of research evidence and exploring ethical frameworks.
You will also develop the professional practice skills needed to work with children and young people, their families and their carers. These include team work and inter-professional practice; supporting and managing others; and leaderships skills.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Registered social workers must complete the Higher Specialist level before progressing to Advanced level. The course offers a wide range of option modules so you can tailor it to your own professional requirements.
PgDip modules
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
-Option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work5
MA modules
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
-Option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work
-Research Methods
-Advanced Practice Project and Portfolio OR
-Dissertation and Portfolio (Competence in Advanced Social Work)
