
University Advanced Diploma in Management and Coordination of Family Liaison
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
This short course will allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge of managing and coordinating family liaisons for serious investigations and major incidents. You'll examine the strategies and risk assessments involved, as well as provide tactical advice to the Senior Investigating Officer. You'll consider other stakeholders in the deployment of family liaison officers and the importance of effective communication and negotiation with them.
You'll also explore the practicalities of the role and the importance of monitoring the deployment, plus the consideration of the welfare of both the families and staff. Throughout the module, you'll be introduced to structures designed to support the deployments and explore how to use relevant material in support of the development of the family liaison strategy and risk assessment.
Key highlights
- Focuses on family liaison for serious investigations and major incidents
- Covers family liaison strategy development and risk assessment
- Develops tactical advice skills for the Senior Investigating Officer
- Examines stakeholder communication and negotiation in liaison officer deployment
- Addresses monitoring deployments and welfare of families and staff
- Introduces support structures designed for family liaison deployments
Entry requirements
This advanced diploma, worth 40 credits, has been designed to assist forces/organisations who have previously delivered this course in the continuous professional development of those who have been assessed as competent in the role of family liaison coordinator.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Family Liaison Coordinator
- Family Liaison Officer
- Family Liaison Manager
- Major Incident Family Liaison 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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