Centre for Children's Rights, QUB

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Here's what a few of our graduates say about the programmes

Applications for our Postgraduate programmes in Children's Rights and in Youth Justice close at the end of January. You can find out more about the programmes linked to the Centre for Children's Rights here - www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post... and here - www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...

Image of a past student with a testimonial reading: "Completing the MSc in Youth Justice at QUB has deepened my understanding of youth issues, children's rights, and the policy and practice that underpins these. It has allowed me to develop critical analytical skills that have enhanced my confidence within my professional role. I got promoted to Head of Service, but more than that it has given me confidence in how I read things and how I look at things! I really miss it!"

We are still taking applications for our PGDip/MSc in Youth Justice and our PGDip/MSc Children's Rights. We're profiling some past students this month. Read Ciara's experience of completing the MSc Youth Justice. More details on the course here - www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...

Image of Jonas Schubert, Head of Advocacy Terre des Hommes with testimonial -The MSc has equipped me with a deeper understanding of children's rights and I have learned how to apply it to a wide range of fields. The focus on rights-based research is an added value of studying at Queen's University. I am definitely a better child rights expert now.

We are still taking applications for our PGDip/MSc Children's Rights and PGDip/MSc in Youth Justice. We'll be profiling some past students this month. First up is Jonas who completed the MSc Children's Rights. More details on the course here - www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...

We also offer in-person courses - PgDip/MSc Children's Rights and PgDip/MSc Youth Justice and will be profiling some of our graduates over the coming weeks. More information here www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...

Interested in Postgraduate Study? The Centre for Children's Rights runs a fully online PgCert in Children's Rights and Participation. It's perfect for those already working full-time and wanting to enhance their knowledge and practice. More info here: www.qub.ac.uk/courses/post...

Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility [MACR] - Why it should be raised in Northern Ireland - Queen's Policy Engagement The Centre for Children’s Rights (CCR) at Queen's University Belfast are delighted to host this blog series in partnership with the Children’s Law Centre, Include Youth, NIACRO and VOYPIC. Academics w...

Thanks to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Policy Engagement for hosting the blog series! Previous posts here - qpol.qub.ac.uk/minimum-age-...

New blog in our partnership series 🚨Megan Phair discusses the importance of raising the age of criminal responsibility to avoid criminalising exploited children

We have a range of postgraduate options - fully online PG Cert in Children’s Rights and Participation and hybrid PGDip/MSc in Children’s Rights or Youth Justice. Sign up to our webinar this week to hear more 👇

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Interested in postgraduate study in Children Rights or Youth Justice? Join our live webinar on 9th May 15.00-16.00 to find out about the courses we offer at QUB. Register here - www.qub.ac.uk/Study/AHSS/w...

Just a few weeks left to apply for our PhD studentship focusing on understanding poverty from children's perspectives 👇 Apply by 31st March! @savethechildrenni.bsky.social @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social

We continue to work with and support local NGOs in the campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility in NI. See posts on QPoL from advocates calling on government to enact their international obligations. The latest is from Victims Support 👇

Raising the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility - Queen's Policy Engagement Guest contribution from Victim Support NI.

🔎 10 is far too young for criminal responsibility. NI’s minimum age of criminal responsibility is one of the lowest in Europe—this must change. Read Victim Support NI’s blog to find out why. 👇 #YouthJustice #MACR #RaiseTheAge

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Raising the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility - Queen's Policy Engagement Guest contribution from Victim Support NI.

🔎 10 is far too young for criminal responsibility. NI’s minimum age of criminal responsibility is one of the lowest in Europe—this must change. Read Victim Support NI’s blog to find out why. 👇 #YouthJustice #MACR #RaiseTheAge

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In partnership with the All-Ireland Network for Sexual Violence Research we are hosting a hybrid seminar on 26/02 2pm with Prof. Helen Beckett ‘Journeys through justice: children’s experiences of criminal justice processes following sexual abuse’. See below for registration details

Do We Need to Raise Expectations in Order to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility? - Queen's Policy Engagement A special joint contribution from representatives from VOYPIC, NIACRO, Children's Law Centre and Include Youth.

We continue to support & work with NGOs to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility in N. Ireland. In this blog they remind us of the work still to do and how the campaign continues @childlawcentre.bsky.social @includeyouth.bsky.social @voypic.bsky.social

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We are pleased to announce 2 exciting funded PhD studentships at the Centre for Children’s Rights.

1. Deaf children and young people’s rights shorturl.at/NL6lt

2. Developing a child-led measure of poverty: see here:https://shorturl.at/lzamB

Application deadline for both is 31st March 2025.

Exciting funded PhD Studentships available @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social to start 1st October 2025. First is a collaboration with
@savethechildrenni.bsky.social understanding poverty from children’s perspectives & developing a child-led measure of poverty. Apply by 31st March: shorturl.at/JL6wz

We are looking forward to engaging with everyone on all things #ChildrensRights here. Check out our webpage and courses here www.qub.ac.uk/research-cen...