Unlock the potential of your passion for child protection with your dissertation! Take a deep dive into a child protection topic that ignites you and undertake a substantial piece of research integrating the knowledge and skills you have acquired across multiple modules on the MA programme. As a major piece of work, the dissertation is not just a requirement of your Master's degree in child protection, but a catalyst for stimulating your critical thinking and the development of evidence-based arguments. With a dedicated supervisor by your side, walking the walk with you, complemented by taught sessions and dissertation drop-ins you are all set for a trip into the depths of knowledge and exploration.
Lectures and dissertation drop-ins -20
One to one supervision -30
Advanced Child Protection (Distance Learning) MA
Written Assessment -Extended writing -Dissertation -12,000 words- Weighting 100% -This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
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On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced research skills by effectively designing and conducting a secondary data analysis related to child protection, employing appropriate methodologies and ethical considerations.
2. Critically evaluate existing literature, theoretical frameworks, and research methodologies, identifying gaps and contributing to knowledge in the field.
3. Critically analyse and assess the impact of current child protection policies and practices, proposing evidence-based recommendations for improvements, and facilitating innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
4. Communicate research findings clearly and coherently, embedding them into a systematic and robust academic analysis and presentation.
5. Exhibit self-direction and independent learning by setting personal research goals and effectively managing time and resources throughout the dissertation process.
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