Child and Adolescent Protection

Profile of the Programme

The MSc in Child and Adolescent Protection gives a 360-degree perspective on child and adolescent protection matters, introducing students to the viewpoints of academics, practitioners, organisations, children and young people, integrated with contemporary research theory and policy. It elaborates on the impact that technology has on protecting children and provides the environment to consider the effect of the globalisation of the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable children. In particular, students will have the opportunity, through sharing experiences, acquiring new knowledge and being exposed into innovative methods of work, to analyse complex concepts and case studies and create synergies to safeguard children and adolescents’ best interest.

Career Prospects

Most of the students entering the Programme are practitioners or have prior professional experience related to the content of this degree. Those who are already working can benefit from advancing their professional skills and apply some of the gained theoretical knowledge into practice.

However, for those who do not work in the field of social work, this degree will provide a) Shared learning experience with students who are multi-agency child protection practitioners working in health, education, social care, law enforcement, humanitarian crisis and community-based organisations, and b) the possibility of pursuing a doctoral degree in social work, social policy, public administration, law or any other related area.

Additionally, graduates will have the opportunity to enter a large network of opportunities as to find a job due to the contacts that both universities maintain with the local (Social Welfare Services, Local Authorities, Agencies through practicum placements) and international market (EASSW, IASSW, Erasmus+).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in social work, social administration, social policy, law and / or related sciences. (i.e. sociology, cultural anthropology, political science, education)

In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

• Good knowledge of Greek and English.
• Certified copy of degree in a related discipline (see general admission requirements).
• Curriculum vitae which documents the applicant’s studies, any professional, volunteer, teaching, research experience in the industry, as well as scientific and social activities.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from academics.

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, weekly interactive activities, projects, positive online forum participation etc.

Letter grades are calculated bsed on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 90 CTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Thoroughly comprehend the concepts, theories and processes of child protection which support the design and implementation of interventions in various social groups.
2. Develop and formulate procedures related to quality and equity in providing services to users including them in decision making process.
3. Recognize the ontological background of social theories, research and practice in the field of child protection.
4. Demonstrate practical skills related to the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions to individuals, groups, communities and social organizations.
5. Demonstrate research skills as to be able to conduct a needs assessment study in a family being at risk.
6. Design and implement community programs aimed at promoting and developing child protection measures within families and communities.
7. Demonstrate the need for sharing knowledge and hearing the latest research in the field.
8. Recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and ethnic diversity.
9. Demonstrate ability to work together with many disciplines

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Note: The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.