analyse complex situations using concepts derived from literature;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Core modules model, from the outset, the
application of various forms of expertise to complex situations.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

to identify, understand, interpret and evaluate arguments made by others and to construct independent arguments.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Module assignments enable students to engage in detail with specific examples of literature and disciplines, and to discuss their own specialism in greater depth.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

demonstrate engagement in the processes of research planning, data collection and analysis (as appropriate), and research reporting;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Several research methods modules and a
research-based dissertation ensure students build their confidence in relation to using research with children and young people.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework & Dissertation

work with a range of students and academics from different disciplines;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Inter-disciplinary modules provide students with opportunities to work with others from outside their discipline. Some assignments offer students the chance to reflect on this aspect of the course.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

identify relevant sources of information and to manage such information in an independent manner.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

N/A

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy, practice and theory of children’s rights in a range of contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students experience a variety of pedagogic
approaches including seminars, workshops, lectures, intensive whole day workshops and on- line support. The programme also includes opportunities for students to work across disciplines for some modules and thus experience a range of perspectives on childhood and youth.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

demonstrate a critical understanding of the research literature relating to children’s rights;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Assignments cover a range of tasks to ensure students are able to apply core knowledge about children’s rights in a variety of contexts.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

demonstrate knowledge of a range of research methods for working with children and young people.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

N/A

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

choose fit-for-purpose methods for a rights- respecting research project with children and/or young people within the context of their own interests and/or professional role

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Several core and optional modules include input from a variety of academics working in different disciplines, thus providing students with an opportunity to understand the children’s rights perspective in the context of other approaches to working with children and young people.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

analyse and apply critically examples of the research literature relating to children’s rights;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Assignments provide opportunities for students to reflect on their own experience in relation to the literature and a children’s rights framework for analysing situations. Several modules introduce, explore and extend students’ understanding of research in the field of children’s rights and assignments build an ethical framework for rights respecting research.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

understand the contribution of a children’s rights perspective to the broader field of improving children’s lives;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Several core and optional modules include input from a variety of academics working in different disciplines, thus providing students with an opportunity to understand the children’s rights perspective in the context of other approaches to working with children and young people.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment

show evidence of reflection on their experience and professional practice (where appropriate) in relation to children’s rights.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Assignments provide opportunities for students to reflect on their own experience in relation to the literature and a children’s rights framework for analysing situations. Several modules introduce, explore and extend students’ understanding of research in the field of children’s rights and assignments build an ethical framework for rights respecting research.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework - assignment