Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people who are on the cusp of, or in conflict with, the law?
Our fully online, part-time Postgraduate Certificate offers you the chance to deepen your understanding and develop practical skills to make a meaningful impact in your field.
Course Overview
This course provides a unique opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification that contributes to your continued professional development and registration. It is designed for professionals who wish to critically engage with issues surrounding the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law. You will explore the developmental pathways, assessment, formulation, and intervention approaches relevant to this field.
Key Features
- Flexible Learning: Study part-time over 12 months through distance learning, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access a wealth of online materials, including recorded presentations, interviews, videos, podcasts, and directed reading. Participate in weekly live seminars and engage in online discussion forums.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from a multi-talented team of social work, psychology, and research professionals from the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice.
- Small Cohort Size: Limited to 20 places to foster meaningful discussions and peer learning in an intimate and supportive environment.
What You Will Learn
- Rights and Contexts: Gain a critical understanding of the policy and legislative contexts affecting children and young people in conflict with the law, and learn to analyse these models both in your own country and internationally.
- Developmental Pathways: Delve into the theories and principal pathways that lead children and young people into conflict with the law, and learn to assess and formulate needs based on these insights.
- Intervention Approaches: Explore best practice interventions, along with the theories, concepts, and principles that underpin them. Develop the skills to critically evaluate and apply these approaches in real-world settings.
Learning and Teaching
The course is delivered entirely online, combining asynchronous resources with live seminars held weekly on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. These sessions are designed to consolidate your learning and prepare you for assessments, which include a range of written assignments across the course modules.
Technical Requirements
To participate in this course, you’ll need a reliable computer with a recent version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office along with a strong broadband connection.
Key Information
- Start Date: January
- Application Deadline: 31 October
- Study Mode: 12 months of part-time distance learning
- Places Available: 20
Apply Today
Join us on this virtual journey to enhance your professional capabilities and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.