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Master of Arts in Safeguarding Adults: Law, Policy and Practice

Keele University

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 19,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Safeguarding Adults: Law, Policy and Practice

Program Overview

Adult safeguarding is a fascinating, complex, and developing area of practice which can affect a wide client group, frequently involves multiple agencies, and is governed by various laws and national policies that are constantly changing.

This long-running master’s programme, taught at Keele for more than 10 years, provides an exciting opportunity to study adult safeguarding through the lens of law, ethics, policy, and practice within a multi-agency framework that can include health, social care, education, police, probation and other professionals.

Applying a variety of perspectives, you will interrogate case law, statutes, and law reform processes, academic research, policy documents, work practices, and professional guidance, in order to develop and enhance your critical and practical awareness of adult safeguarding.

Practical in focus and regularly updated to reflect new issues and legal developments that arise, you’ll explore everything from mental capacity to criminal exploitation, from institutional abuse to the ethical tension between autonomy and protection.

It will be of interest to anyone with an interest in adult safeguarding, from professional or non-professional backgrounds, including legal practice, nursing, social work, probation, mental health, the police, informal and unpaid carers, and other areas of practice that involves working with adults.

One of the things students tell us that they value most about this course is the chance to expand their confidence, expertise and knowledge, not least discussing and sharing experiences with peers who work in different fields, sectors, sometimes in high profile positions in adult social care or law in other parts of the country, sometimes the world.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Keele University

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 87.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career prospects

The launch of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Care Act 2014 highlighted the increasing importance of the role of adult safeguarding within our society, and the need to protect individuals from harm, abuse and exploitation.

This MA will equip you with up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding regulations, guidance and management practice as it relates largely to adults, preparing you to evaluate, develop and implement safeguarding laws, procedures and policies.

In addition to the specialist knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll develop a range of essential transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and communications. This can broaden your career options in a wide variety of roles, ranging from policy-making to teaching or research. The specialist research skills you learn also provide a strong foundation for pursuing further study at doctoral level for those interested in doing so.

On successful completion of this course, you could pursue safeguarding roles within higher education, sports clubs, local authorities, charities, NGOs, and social care.

Scholarships

We are introducing new scholarships for prospective Post-Graduate Students for the upcoming September 2024 and January 2025 intakes this year!

Scholarship Details:

1^st class UG degree (75%+ or 7.5 CGPA+): 6000 pounds.
2.1 class UG degree (60%-75% or 6.5 - 7.5CGPA): 6000 pounds.
2.2 class UG degree (60%-75% or 6.5 - 7.5CGPA): 3000 pounds.

Hence, any student who has received above 60% or 6.5 CGPA will be eligible for a scholarship of 6000 pounds. We encourage you to share this information with your network of students looking at studying in the UK, especially looking for a quality education at a TEF Gold ranked University but also considering affordability.

We have exciting updates regarding the Postgraduate Global Scholarship for our international students who will be enrolling for September 2025 and January 2026 intakes at Keele University. The scholarship awards are based on the following undergraduate achievements.

Any student achieving the equivalent of a UK 1^st or higher will receive £5000 off their postgraduate taught course.
Any student achieving the equivalent of a UK 2:1 or higher will receive £4000 off their postgraduate taught course.
Any student with the equivalent of a UK 2:2 will receive £3000 off their postgraduate taught course.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.