Professional Education and Training in Human Services with Management

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This course provides structured continuing professional development for managers in professional education and training in human services (PETHS). Social workers may achieve GSCC Post-Qualifying Higher Specialist and Advanced level qualifications alongside a PgDip or MA.
The focus at PgDip level is on the knowledge and skills needed to make complex judgements and discharge high levels of responsibility in PETHS, the co-ordination of services and the management of risk. The focus at MA level is on the knowledge and skills required for professional leadership and improvement of services.

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 in professional education and training management in human services. These include team work and inter-professional practice; supporting and managing others; and leaderships skills.

Many of our staff in the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences are research active, often in partnership with NHS Trusts. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

Social work research activity takes place in the Health and Social Care Research Group, focusing around several key areas:

* risk and child abuse;
* children's rights;
* learning processes and partnership approaches in professional education;
* management of child protection systems;
* effectiveness of community-based responses to crime;
* analysis of case conference processes using computer visualisation; and
* evaluation of practice teaching.

We conduct much of our social care research and consultancy either in partnership with or on behalf of the social service, voluntary sector and probation agencies.

* A first or second class honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject to the course and a relevant professional qualification; OR a professional qualification in social work or related profession and substantial current or recent experience in a relevant setting for the course. 'Substantial' experience may be considered in the light of the applicant´s qualitative rather than quantitative experience * All applicants must normally be working in settings which will allow them to undertake the practice elements of the programme. * Students are expected to show academic potential to study at masters level.International applicantsIf your first language is not English, advanced English language competence in the form of appropriate certificated learning (IELTS requirement of 7.0 or equivalent) must be demonstrated as detailed in Kingston University´s Admission Regulations. English Language Requirements 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. 75 (Grade B)