Postgraduate Diploma in Child-Centred Practice (PGDipCCP)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Child-Centred Practice (PGDipCCP)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Board of the Division of Humanities.
   2. Every applicant shall either
      1. be a graduate or possess an appropriate professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study; or
      2. have alternative qualifications or experience related to Childhood Studies which are acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme shall consist of papers to the value of 120 points as follows:
      • CHIC 401 Understanding Children and Childhood: Theory into Practice (30 points)
      • CHIC 402 Promoting Children's Participation and Protection (30 points)

      and two of

      • CHIC 407 Child-Centred Practice (30 points)
      • CHIC 480 Research Project (30 points)
      • SOWK 520 Social Services Research and Evaluation (30 points)
      Admission to CHIC 480 requires approval from the Director of the Children's Issues Centre.
   2. With the approval of the Programme Director, approved papers at an equivalent level may be substituted for 30 points.

3. Transitional Arrangements

   Students who have completed CHIX 401 and 402, or CHIX 403 and 404, are not eligible to enrol for CHIC 401 and 402. However they may credit CHIX 401 and 402, or CHIX 403 and 404 towards the diploma, in place of CHIC 401 and 402.

4. Duration of the Programme

   The duration of the programme shall be equivalent to one academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.

5. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

6. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.