Advanced Professional Studies (Adult Protection)

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Tuition GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Degree Postgraduate Certificate

Duration 12 days

Delivery On-campus

Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Professional Studies (Adult Protection) at The University of Edinburgh is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 days, delivered On-campus. 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 Advanced Professional Studies (Adult Protection) 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 days
Language of instruction: English
Study mode: On-campus
English requirement: IELTS 7
Tuition: GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Professional Studies (Adult Protection) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

Researcher / Academic
Cultural Programme Manager
Editor / Writer
Translator / Interpreter
Museum Curator
Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A degree or a postgraduate qualification in social work or an allied profession.If you are professionally qualified but do not hold a degree-level qualification, you may ask for special consideration when applying. You should have two years\xc2\x92 experience in social work or related professional practice.International qualificationsCheck whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

Entry requirements by country

English language requirementsAll applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:

an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration

UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each module)
TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 20 in each module)
PTE(A): total 67 (at least 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)
CAE and CPE: total 185 (at least 169 in each module)
Trinity ISE: ISE III with a pass in all four components

Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than two and a half years old at the beginning of your degree programme. Language tests must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 5,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,835 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Edinburgh 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.

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Application Information

Start Date 2017-09-18
Language English
Duration 12 days