Childhood Practice MEd/PgDip at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

This programme is designed for current and aspiring leaders and managers in childhood practice who have, or are willing, to undertake a practitioner qualification. It provides a practice-based examination of the theoretical approaches important to leadership and management within childhood practice. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • On successful completion of the diploma you will be given the opportunity to progress to masters and undertake the dissertation element.
  • You will gain experience of relevant theoretical approaches which will develop an understanding of the leadership and management in childhood practice.
  • The programme will also develop research, writing and professional skills which will enable practitioners to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a manager level.
  • You will review your own work experiences and use the findings to set your professional development targets within the programme.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core courses. Courses will be delivered through a combination of lectures, placements seminars, tutorials and group project work. Core Courses CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN AND CHILDHOODS DISSERTATION FOR CHILDHOOD PRACTICE LEADERSHIP, VALUES AND VISION PEDAGOGY, PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP PRACTITIONER ENQUIRY AND DECISION-MAKING


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

An ordinary degree in any academic discipline. You should also have completed or be prepared to undertake a practice qualification: HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4 (in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or Playwork) or an equivalent professional qualification that allows you to register with a professional body (RCN/GTCs etc). If you do not meet these requirements but are currently working in a childcare setting and hold a degree, you can apply with the understanding that you must complete a practice qualification before graduation from the University. You will be expected to undertake placement based assignments. You will also be required to provide an employer’s reference.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Childhood Practice MEd/PgDip at University of Glasgow - UCAS