24 monthsProgramme duration
15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA Social Work will enable you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work with children and adults, recognising and working towards protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm and helping to improve their wellbeing and quality of life, as well as supporting their carers and families across the lifespan.
On this course, you’ll develop specialised knowledge, skills and the resilience you need to develop and influence future social work practice through proactive leadership, digital technology, an international, national and local perspective, and a research-informed focus.
Two professional placements will enhance your understanding of Social Work theory and practice.
Your practice placements will be in two disparate settings, in areas such as children and families social work and social work with vulnerable adults. At least one of your placements will be in a setting that provides statutory learning opportunities and another may be with a charitable and private organisation, such as Catholic Care or other local voluntary agencies.
You'll also complete a total of 30 skills days (20 in the first year of study, 10 in the final year).
The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.
On this course, you’ll develop specialised knowledge, skills and the resilience you need to develop and influence future social work practice through proactive leadership, digital technology, an international, national and local perspective, and a research-informed focus.
Two professional placements will enhance your understanding of Social Work theory and practice.
Your practice placements will be in two disparate settings, in areas such as children and families social work and social work with vulnerable adults. At least one of your placements will be in a setting that provides statutory learning opportunities and another may be with a charitable and private organisation, such as Catholic Care or other local voluntary agencies.
You'll also complete a total of 30 skills days (20 in the first year of study, 10 in the final year).
The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA Social Work will enable you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work with children and adults, recognising and working towards protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm and helping to improve their wellbeing and quality of life, as well as supporting their carers and families across the lifespan.
On this course, you’ll develop specialised knowledge, skills and the resilience you need to develop and influence future social work practice through proactive leadership, digital technology, an international, national and local perspective, and a research-informed focus.
Two professional placements will enhance your understanding of Social Work theory and practice.
Your practice placements will be in two disparate settings, in areas such as children and families social work and social work with vulnerable adults. At least one of your placements will be in a setting that provides statutory learning opportunities and another may be with a charitable and private organisation, such as Catholic Care or other local voluntary agencies.
You'll also complete a total of 30 skills days (20 in the first year of study, 10 in the final year).
The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.
On this course, you’ll develop specialised knowledge, skills and the resilience you need to develop and influence future social work practice through proactive leadership, digital technology, an international, national and local perspective, and a research-informed focus.
Two professional placements will enhance your understanding of Social Work theory and practice.
Your practice placements will be in two disparate settings, in areas such as children and families social work and social work with vulnerable adults. At least one of your placements will be in a setting that provides statutory learning opportunities and another may be with a charitable and private organisation, such as Catholic Care or other local voluntary agencies.
You'll also complete a total of 30 skills days (20 in the first year of study, 10 in the final year).
The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.
Admission Requirements
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- First undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline e.g.,Health and Social Care, Pastoral Support, Working with Children, Young People and Families. Applicants should also have some relevant work, volunteering, or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.
- If an applicant holds a degree in a different discipline, substantial relevant work, volunteering or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.
- Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered on an individual basis if they have substantial relevant work, volunteering or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
- Minimum English Language entry requirements: non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall with no individual component lover than 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment.
- Applicants must be able to evidence that they have the capability to use information and communication technology (ICT) methods and techniques to achieve course outcomes.
2 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,000 GBP
International
15,000 GBP
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