Child Protection
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
The PgCert Child Protection at University of the West of Scotland is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Child Protection recognises the continued high-profile of protecting children in Scotland and the importance and value of an integrated approach to recognising and responding to the needs of children and young people. This programme has been designed to create an opportunity for inter-professional learning for those working in health, police, social work, education, the third sector and other related settings to enhance their knowledge of contemporary child protection theory that informs best practice. This programme delivers three modules focusing on current... International tuition fees are £2,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate & Post-experience Entry Requirements page which gives more information abo |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£2,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,070
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,000 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £33,500 | £37,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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