Specialist Child Care Practice PgCert
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Specialist Child Care Practice PgCert at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in architecture, building and planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £23000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £18000 - £30000 | £22500 - £37500 |
All architecture, building and planning courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of architecture, building and planning
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23131 | £25010 | £28792 |
25-75 percentile range | £20700 - £25694 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
Course information
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Child Care Practice offers a valuable development opportunity for professionals who care for children and young people.
As a practitioner in the challenging arena of specialist child care practice, it’s essential that you get the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. This course will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of current issues and new evidence-based practice research so that you can bring about positive change in your workplace.
Working with children is endlessly rewarding and challenging. By continually developing your skills, you’ll be equipped to deliver services of the highest quality to service users and carers.
Further information
To study towards this PGCert award, you can apply either on a course basis or individual modular basis.
We recommend that you discuss your application with your employer initially. They may be able to offer you financial support or other practical support (such as study leave).
Why study with us
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Building on your professional experience, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge in a way that meets relevant CPD standards and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for renewing your registration.
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You’ll critically reflect on your professional development to bring about better performance and service delivery.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Specialist Child Care Practice PgCert at University of Central Lancashire
35% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 2.5
- Others - Further English courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Childhood Practice HNC | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £7110 £7110 | £7980 £8775 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
Working with Children, Young People and Families CertHE | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Specialist Child Care Practice PgCert | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | - | - | - | Preston | On campus Part-time |