Course Summary
The Master of Arts in Transformative Leadership in Child, Family and Community Practice is perfect for anyone who works with people; whether you’re in early childhood education, health and social care, psychology, sociology, community work, social or youth work, teaching, or family support. It offers a Level 9 qualification that helps you step into senior leadership roles while staying true to the heart of what you do.
In this programme you will sharpen your ability to think critically, analyse situations and reflect on your practice. You will learn how to lead and manage services that truly put the wellbeing, rights and potential of children, families and communities first. The curriculum blends the newest theories with evidence-based practice, encouraging you to adopt innovative, ethical and reflexive approaches to leadership.
A key thread throughout the course is an intersectional perspective; recognising how disability, ethnicity, mental health, sexuality and family status shape peoples experiences. By viewing challenges through this lens, you’ll be better equipped to respond to the diverse needs of the individuals and groups you serve.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum classification of H2.2 or equivalent.
English Language Requirements:
Requirements are determined by ATU and published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code.
Non?EU applicants who are not English speakers must achieve a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Results must be achieved within two years of application.
EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
ATU is committed to transparency, equity, and fairness in the recognition of prior learning and values all learning, regardless of where or how it was achieved. RPL may be used to gain credits and exemptions from programme modules after admission.
Applications and Selection
Applications are made directly to the University.
Eligible applicants will be offered places in order of merit until all available places have been allocated following the initial application deadline. If places remain unfilled, subsequent offers will be made to eligible applicants until the programme reaches capacity.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Director of Services (NGOs/Charities)
Project Manager (Child, Family, or Community Initiatives)
Programme Coordinator (Child and Family Services)
Policy Analyst (Child and Family Policy)
Advocacy Officer (Children’s Rights, Family Support, etc.)
Research Officer (NGOs, Government Bodies, Universities)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Consultant in Child, Family, and Community Services Grants or Funding Specialist (in social programmes)
Community Development Manager
Family Support Services Manager
Youth Services Coordinator
Educational and Community Outreach Officer
Trauma-Informed Practice Advisor
Lecturer or Professional Educator (in early childhood, social care, youth work, or community studies)
Policy advisor/Researcher
Pedagogical Mentor
Quality Assurance Officer Inclusion Specialist
Compliance Inspector
Child welfare/protection advocate
Duration
Full Time, Part Time