Royal Roads University

Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing (Grad. Cert.)

Program Information

School:Royal Roads University
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Child Care and Support Services Management
Health and Wellness, General
Description:

Deepen your understanding of child and youth wellbeing through multicultural policy and programming perspectives. Learn through experience and analysis to make positive change in children's lives.

You're a passionate advocate for child protection, child and family welfare, and children’s rights in a variety of fields. You'll develop an analysis of a need for reform in the current child protection and child and family welfare/wellbeing systems.

URL:Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing (Grad. Cert.) at Royal Roads University
Cost per year:*
National: $7,501
International: $10,547

Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*87
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Standard admission

    • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
    • *Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.

    Flexible admission

    If you don't meet the standard admission requirements, you can be considered for flexible admission to this program under the following circumstances:

    • Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will be required to?have a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience*. 
    • Applicants without an undergraduate degree will normally require 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience* in a leadership or management position**, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

    * Applicants are required to address how/why they consider their respective supervisory (and overall work experience) to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.


    ** Experience in a leadership or management position is considered on the basis of a holistic review of career progression, which demonstrates increasing competency and/or responsibility. This can include, but is not limited to, supervisory functions, signing responsibilities, contributions to organisational change and/or implementation of organisational vision and mission. Applicants are required to address how they consider their work experience to meet these requirements within the personal statement.

    Normally, flexible admission applicants will be required to take Academic Writing and Critical Thinking, with a minimum passing grade, prior to commencing the program.

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 26, 2026