Program Overview

Advanced Social Work Children, Young People & Families (PgDip)

Overview

The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work with Children, Young People and Families is to enable child and family social work practitioners working in a range of social care settings in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, to develop advanced knowledge and skills to enhance their practice within their current work setting.

Course Content

Course Structure

All modules will be taught face to face, unless Health and Safety conditions preclude it. All modules will be worth 20 CAT points with 3 modules running per year, each lasting six days. Four modules will run over a 6-week period (1 day every week) with the exception of the two systemic practice module which will run across the 2 semesters with 2-day teaching blocks over 12 weeks.

People teaching you

• Professor Lisa Bunting, Programme Director

Teaching Times

Weekly lectures and workshops running from 09:00 - 17:00

Learning and Teaching

• Consolidation of Learning: Students have regular small group workshops/sessions led by a facilitator to consolidate and apply course learning.

Assessment

• Assessment is written assignment and oral presentation, including reflective practice learning portfolio and annotated case-based presentation

Modules

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2024/25). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

Entry Requirements

Entrance requirements

• Applicants should normally hold a second-class honours degree or higher. Where this academic requirement is not met, they must satisfy the programme lead that their experience and qualifications equip them to undertake postgraduate study through a written assignment.
• Applicants must also possess a social work qualification recognised by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) and be registered with the Council.
• Applicants should have completed their assessed year in employment (AYE).
• All applicants must be currently engaged for at least 12 hours per week in a children’s social care setting in a capacity in which core social work values underpin their practice with service users or carers.
• Applicants must be enrolled on the PiP Consolidation or Specialist Award on the NISCC portal.

International Students

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Career Prospects

This programme provides knowledge and skills which are highly valued in both child and adult services across health and social care.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £4,867
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £4,867
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £6,167
• EU Other: £14,333
• International: £14,333

Additional course costs

• All Students: Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

How to Apply

Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.