Program Overview
The Child Welfare and Wellbeing (PGDip PGCert) at Oxford Brookes University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 humanities. 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 Welfare and Wellbeing (PGDip PGCert) 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: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Welfare and Wellbeing (PGDip PGCert) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Child Welfare and Wellbeing (20 level 7 credits)
- Vulnerable Children and Young People (20 level 7 credits)
- Risk and the Protection of Children (20 level 7 credits)
- Substance Misuse (20 level 7 credits)
- Evidence \x96 Informed Interventions in Child Welfare (20 level 7 credits)
- Child Protection Practice (20 level 7 credits)
- Advanced Research Design (20 level 7 credits)
- Triple Module Dissertation (MSc students only) (60 level 7 credits)
- The psychological wellbeing of children with HIV in Bangkok.
- Interventions in homelessness among problem drug users: a systematic review.
- Psychosocial interventions with girls who self-harm: a literature review.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You can enter on the basis of your undergraduate degree and/or previous appropriate knowledge and experience. A framework is available for the Accreditation of Prior (Experience and) Learning (APEL and APL), which awards credit appropriate to your background, qualifications and experience. The nature of this course and its emphasis on interprofessional training means that students from a range of backgrounds will be accepted on the course.
Applicants for this postgraduate course must have an honours degree or equivalent experience, plus fluent writing skills.
On occasion, applicants may, in addition, be asked to submit evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level. Evidence requested may include a comprehensive portfolio of relevant prior work experience or a reflection in essay format of 1,500 words on previous work undertaken.
This is an open learning course, so you will need to have reliable access to the internet, preferably through a broadband connection. You will need good IT skills and be proficient in the use of the internet and online communication.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. You must have one of the following or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the university:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: grade A or B
- GCE O-level or GCSE English Language: grade A or B
- Oxford Brookes University English Language Entrance Level 4 - pass.
- British Council IELTS: level 6.5 or above (with 6 in written English).
International applications
- Preparation courses for International and EU students
- Take our Pre-Master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen master\xc2\x92s.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 585 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months