University of Lincoln

MSc Safeguarding: Leading Safer Organisations

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom

Course overview

The safeguarding of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm, protects them from neglect, abuse, or harm. The MSc Safeguarding: Leading Safer Organisations is aimed at leaders in medium-to-large organisations in the third sector who interact with this demographic as a business. The programme aims to help leaders develop and implement the skills needed to introduce safe practices and cultures that seek to protect those who are at risk, as well as equip businesses with the processes to protect against allegations, should they occur.

The University of Lincoln has developed this course in collaboration with a range of key organisations including the Church of England, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, The Princes Trust, Save the Children, ActionAid International, and Lincolnshire County Council.

Key highlights

  • Designed for leaders of medium-to-large third sector organisations
  • Developed with partners including Save the Children and ActionAid International
  • Co-designed with the Church of England and Methodist Church
  • Builds skills to introduce safe practices and protective cultures
  • Equips organisations with processes to respond to allegations
  • Covers safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • 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
  • 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

Careers this course leads to

  • Safeguarding Lead
  • Head of Safeguarding
  • Designated Safeguarding Officer
  • Safeguarding Manager
  • Charity Director
  • Safeguarding Consultant

Cost of study

International: £10,600 per year

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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