Doctor of Childhood Studies
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
Doctor of Childhood Studies |
Final Award |
Doctorate in Childhood Studies |
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Programme Code |
SOC-DCH-CH |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
L300 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions Applicants should hold a primary degree (2.1 Honours or above) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and a Masters degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Evidence of these qualifications must be presented at the time of application. Performance profiles (grades etc) may also be required to ensure suitability of the applicant for Doctoral study. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Research |
Length of Programme |
8 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
540 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 8 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
N/A |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Taught modules |
Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain any barriers to access or progression for any protected group. The programme makes reasonable adjustments on receiving notification of a student with a disability. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The aim of the programme is to enable professionals with expertise in working with children and families the opportunity to develop their expertise to the highest academic level by engaging in a doctoral programme of study which aims: to enhance their knowledge of legal, policy, practice and research developments in the broad field of childhood studies; to develop their understanding of evidence based research; to improve their own research capacity; and to complete a research project that makes a contribution to their field of practice.
The objectives of the programme are to:
develop students’ knowledge of historical and contemporary legal, policy and practice developments in relation to working with children and families;
develop students’ critical awareness of the theoretical, political, economical, societal and cultural factors that that inform these developments;
enhance students’ evidence based and interdisciplinary research skills in the broad field of work with children and families;
develop students’ ability to obtain, review and evaluate information in relation to children and their families;
support students in the development of research proposals that emerge directly from, and whose findings can be transferred back into, their local work contexts;
increase student awareness and evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research methods used to explore research questions pertaining to children and their families;
increase student awareness of and ability to implement a research process that adheres to appropriate ethical parameters;
develop students use of high level critical thinking, writing and oral skills;
encourage and facilitate students’ engagement in conference presentations, publications and knowledge exchange events that relate to their specified area of expertise.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Access, process, organise and synthesise information and ideas from different sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of information and ideas |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Critique ideas and information using a range of theoretical frameworks |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Make connections and articulate arguments, ideas or thoughts coherently, convincingly in written and oral work |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Evaluate arguments and evidence in order to make informed judgments |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Communicate arguments and thoughts effectively orally and in writing |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Access a range of resources (including electronic) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Work effectively in an inter-disciplinary context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Plan, manage and carry out research proposals |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary legal, policy and practice developments in relation to working with children and families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Demonstrate critical awareness of the theoretical, political, economical, societal and cultural factors that that inform these developments |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Employ evidence based and interdisciplinary research skills in the broad field of work with children and families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research methods used to explore research questions pertaining to children and their families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Demonstrate awareness of and ability to implement a research process that adheres to appropriate ethical parameters |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate in-depth understanding of childhood studies theory and practice and a critical awareness of current issues in the field |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Raise critical questions about policy and practice developments in children’s’ services |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
Demonstrate the development and application of advanced knowledge to the area of childhood studies |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Combination of taught sessions, group based discussions, group task based exercises and individualised learning via the on line discussion forum, assignment Methods of Assessment 5,000 word assignment |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Quantitative Research: Methods, Data and Theory |
EDD9029 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Qualitative Research: Methods, Data and Theory |
EDD9030 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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The Professional as Researcher |
EDD9031 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Sociological Approaches to Understanding Children and Childhood |
SOC9030 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Psychological Approaches to Researching Childhood |
SOC9031 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Educational Research |
EDD9054 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Childhood, Rights and Justice |
SOC9035 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Research with Children and Young People |
EDD9058 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Children's Rights - Research and Practice |
EDD9064 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Youth and Social Justice |
SOC9044 |
9 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Youth Justice: Theory, Law and Practice |
SOC9045 |
9 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Children's Rights and Social Care |
SOC9067 |
9 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Critical Perspectives on Early Childhood |
EDD9065 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes
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