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  Child & Youth Care Studies by Distance Learning MSc


Online University of Strathclyde    Department of Social Policy

Part time September MSc 24/36 months part-time distance learning
Psychology (31) Social Work (32) Sociology (33)

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The Child & Youth Care Studies by Distance Learning MSc is an engaging programme developed in partnership with the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection. This online course offers a fresh curriculum that draws from various disciplines, including sociology, psychology, education, and social work. You'll gain a practice-based understanding of issues related to children and youth in social, political, and cultural contexts. The programme covers topics such as child development, intervention methods, and research. To be eligible, you'll need a first degree or relevant professional qualification, as well as access to a childcare setting for practical requirements. This programme is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in child and youth care practice.

About the course

Developed in partnership with the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS), the programme has a fresh, engaging curriculum that draws from a variety of disciplines and approaches including child and youth care, social pedagogy, sociology, psychology, health, education, social work and social policy.

You'll develop a theoretically informed, practice-based understanding of issues related to the social, political and cultural contexts of children and youth.

The programme considers and examines theoretical and policy contexts, child development in the lifespace, critical reflection, relational practice, management and leadership, intervention methods and research methods.

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you require a first degree or relevant professional qualification, or a combination of qualifications and experience demonstrating capacity for postgraduate study.

You’ll also require sufficient access to childcare settings through which you can evidence programme and practice requirements. This will involve working or volunteering in a childcare setting, either part-time or full-time, throughout the duration of the programme.

The course is not suitable for anyone not currently working, volunteering or connected to a childcare setting. Evidencing this requirement will form part of the application process.




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