University of Lincoln

An Introduction to Supporting Fathers and Male Caregivers

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom

Course overview

This short professional development course is designed for UK and international practitioners working in, or aspiring to work in, family support, health, education, youth work, social care, or the third sector. This unique programme explores how to meaningfully engage and support men as fathers and caregivers. You'll have the opportunity to gain practical tools to make your service more inclusive and effective, connect with peers, and apply insights directly to your professional context.

Key highlights

  • Short professional development course for family support and care practitioners
  • Explores how to meaningfully engage men as fathers and caregivers
  • Practical tools to make services more inclusive and effective
  • Opportunities to connect with peers across sectors
  • Insights applied directly to your own professional context

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Family Support Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Health Visitor
  • Third Sector Project Coordinator

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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