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Overview

Taught by practicing radiographers, this PgCert in Children and Young People Imaging is designed to provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills required in the forever-changing health job market. Developed to meet the continuous professional development (CPD) requirements of health care professionals, who utilise diagnostic imaging procedures in their practice, you will critically reflect on theory, contemporary research, and evidence-based practice related to diagnostic imaging procedures.

Taught by experienced specialist paediatric radiographers, children's nurses and specialist healthcare professionals.
Excellent course to enhance knowledge for specialist paediatric radiographers.
PgCert can contribute towards PgDip/MSc Diagnostic Imaging.
Accredited and approved by the College of Radiographers
LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).

Accreditation

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The Course offered by London South Bank University was approved by the College of Radiographers for a period of five years, from 12/2022 to 12/2027 inclusive.
Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
ModePgCert: Part-time Duration1 year Start dateOctober Application code5832 Application method Direct to LSBU

Location

London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

Entry Level Requirements

Want to start your course this September? call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.

For the ‘Course’

Academic entry criteria:

- A degree or diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.

Non-academic entry criteria:

- Currently working within a clinical department where appropriate experience of imaging and care for children and young people can be obtained.

Non-standard entry

The University will select non-standard entrants to the programme in the following ways:

All applications are assessed individually.  Some flexibility may be exercised to the admissions criteria for students wishing to study individual modules for CPD. Some variation in terms of professional background and education may be accepted and will be considered individually by the course director.  Regardless of these conditions, applicants must be able to satisfy the course director and admissions team of their suitability and ability to successfully complete the program of study applied for.

English language capability

If English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 on entry into the course. No individual elements should be below 7.0.

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Missing English and Maths qualifications?

If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.

United Kingdom

£3855

Tuition fees for home students

International

£6200

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

  • Part-time

    part-time

    PgCert Children and Young People Imaging (PT) - Year 1

    The fee shown is for entry 2025/26
    UK fee: £3855 International fee: £6200
    AOS/LSBU code: 5832 Session code: 1PS00

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.

Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study

If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.

Fee status

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

CPPD employer-funded students

Many of our students are funded through their NHS Trust or employer. If you are being funded by your employer,please check with your line manager before making your application. You will need to know how your fees are being paid before applying.

For more information about fees and funding for individual CPPD modules please contact hsc-cppd@lsbu.ac.uk

International students

International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

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Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Mode PgCert: Part-time Duration 1 year Start date October Application code 5832 Application method Direct to LSBU

All self-funding students intending to undertake the PgDip and Masters should first apply for the PgCert via UKPass. Students successfully passing the PgCert can then apply to the University directly to continue their studies and enrol on the PgDip and MSc.

CPPD applicants

Each module is available as CPPD to working healthcare professionals sponsored by their employer.

You can apply for the range of CPPD Health and Social Care courses on offer through our CPPD online prospectus where you can also browse through our programmes and modules. You can use the easy search facility or use one of the shortcuts to the professional groups. By clicking on the programme or module you are interested in you will be shown information on the course itself, including dates delivered. You will also be able to apply online, with no need to fill out lots of paperwork. Apply within five minutes using our system, and if your employer has offered to fund you, our system will even get their authorisation before your application is processed. Your application will be processed with ease and you will receive an e-mail at every step of the process.

Browse our online CPPD prospectus and apply now.

More information on UKPass Application Service

Full-time/part-time self-funding postgraduate students and research students apply through the UK Postgraduate and Statistical Service (UKPASS). Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

Postgraduate applicants are required to provide up to two references as part of their application.

Accommodation

Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Finance

It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.

Prepare to start

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

Enrolment

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.

Core modules

  • Specialist imaging related to children and young people (20 credits)
    This module concentrates on the contribution of specialised modalities in children and young person imaging. The module is of value to students studying on either Children and Young Persons Imaging or Diagnostic Imaging award pathways but may also be taken stand-alone.
  • Concepts of children and young people imaging (20 credits)
    This module enables the participant to achieve and expand upon knowledge in the practice of children and young person imaging. Participants will be operating within the healthcare environment and must have access to the prescribed clinical practice which must include a mix of acute and non-acute cases.
  • Protecting and safeguarding children and young people (20 credits)
    The focus of this module is the holistic care of children and young people who are at risk in a variety of settings. It will give students an understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of each healthcare professional when it comes to safeguarding children and young people

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

  • An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
  • Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

  • Society & College of Radiographers

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching will be delivered on campus or online, and will incorporate Keynote lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops/small group work, blended learning activities, use of virtual learning environment (VLE) and formative assessment. Students will receive structured feedback to develop literature search, analysis and synthesis skills. Students are also expected and encouraged to engage with independent study of research and reading other sources of information beyond material provided, to further develop their knowledge and understanding.

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Course Enquiries - UK

Tel: 0207 815 7500

International team enquiry

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7815 6189