Program Overview
The Child Care Law and Practice at Keele University is a MA programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Care Law and Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,640 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Keele, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Care Law and Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations and Principles of Childcare Law and Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Childcare Law and Practice
- Children Looked After
- Youth Justice
- Education Law
- Children and Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications are welcomed from appropriately qualified and experienced childcare professionals from areas including, but not limited to, social welfare, law, criminal justice and healthcare. Applicants should normally have a first degree with first or second-class honours or equivalent and/or relevant professional qualifications. Candidates who do not meet the standard criteria will, however, be considered.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,640 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,640 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Keele University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Keele University
Keele University
Keele, United Kingdom
Keele University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
