Children and Young People

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Our course will enable you to develop your expertise in critically appraising practice with children and young people from an inter-professional and contemporary perspective. It will facilitate debate on inter-professional and organisational patterns of care and service provision and the wider societal and political influences that impact on children and young people, as well as promoting effective joint working between and across sectors and agencies.

Students from all professional backgrounds with an interest in children and young people will be able to enhance their intellectual and generic skills for career or professional development on our course. It will equip you with skills in synthesis and evaluation, so that you are able to lead or facilitate advanced and innovative practice with children and young people within an inter-professional context.

Module guide
Core modules

* Safeguarding Children and Young People (30 credits)
* Significant Events in Childhood (30 credits)
* Research Studies
* Major Project

Optional modules

* Leadership in Professional Practice (30 credits)
* Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
* Advanced Communication (30 credits)

All students will complete an additional module of their choice from the list above

Assessment
The forms of assessment vary between modules. Assignments include the production of an action plan, essays and portfolio. A major project of no more than 25,000 words is also required for the Masters award.

Applicants should normally have a good first degree or equivalent and be working in an environment with children or young people. A professional qualification is not required for access to the course but applicants must demonstrate continuing involvement with children and young people. Recent experience (within the past 2 years) of working directly with children and young people is required so that applicants are able to draw on their experience when completing programme assignments. International applicants will be required to demonstrate the university standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6.5 (including written English) prior to commencement on a course. Students who do not meet this requirement will be advised to seek support from Anglia Ruskin University's Language Centre. The courses offered within the Language Centre are ideal for any student who wants to improve their English in order to progress to a university course.Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.