Overview

The aim of this Safeguarding in an International Context course from The University of Lancashire is to help you become a safeguarding specialist who is socio-politically aware, adaptable and responsive in recognising international safeguarding issues. It’s an ideal professional development opportunity for any who’s involved in the protection of people in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working environment.

Key facts

This course is delivered entirely through distance learning, so it’s accessible worldwide and you can study from home.
We offer a wide range of optional modules, so you can follow a path which is relevant to your area of employment or of personal interest to you.
After completing this course you’ll have developed the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a truly multi-agency, multi-disciplinary environment, working effectively across international borders.
This will open doors to a range of UK-based and worldwide careers in organisations involved in identifying criminal activity, tracking down offenders and protecting vulnerable children and adults.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults in an International Context
Safeguarding Children in an International Context
Safeguarding - Investigation of Child Abuse
Student Initiated Module
International Criminal Law and Security
Law Relating to Security at Sea

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International

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• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Terrorism & Security View 27 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

In order to study at Postgraduate level applicants are expected to have an Honours Degree or equivalent (a portfolio of evidence may be submitted for consideration), as a minimum entry requirement
International students are required to have English at: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no individual component below 6.0
A maximum of one third of the programme can be Accredited Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L. Please discuss this with the course leader.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

1050 GBP / module

≈ 1050 GBP / module
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Citizens or residents

1050 GBP / module

≈ 1050 GBP / module

Additional Details

Online part-time: £1,050 per 20 credits (UK and Int)

Funding

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