Social Work (Top-up) MA

Overview

This Social Work (Top-up) masters course is an academic qualification where you will experience an integration of practice and research. Social workers have a key role in working with other professionals to offer support to some of society's most vulnerable citizens.

Why study MA Social Work (Top-up) at Middlesex University?

This programme has been designed for Social Work England registered social workers who have a PGDip in Social Work and who wish to achieve a masters level award. We are looking for people who are committed to social inclusion and who are familiar with issues surrounding disempowerment, deprivation and inclusivity. You will bring leadership skills, the ability to empathise and an ability to deal with complex situations working in partnership with others. You will have a strong commitment to developing the social work profession and to developing evidence based practice.

Course highlights

You will benefit from teaching sessions alongside our pre-qualifying MA/PGDip Social Work students in interactive workshop-style seminars
You will be supported every step of the way by your allocated dissertation supervisor
You will be taught by staff from within our Department of Mental Health and Social Work where prominent and pioneering research projects in the disciplines is undertaken
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for the module, free printing and copying, 24 hour library services and access to a range of other valued resources

Careers

How can the MA Social Work (Top-up) support your career?

Our graduates have been successful in obtaining employment in advanced social worker roles across a wide range of social work settings. Having a masters-level qualification in social work is advantageous if you would like to:

• Progress your social work career with an internationally recognised qualification
• Work as a social worker overseas
• Work in academia
• Complete further study at PhD level

We require applicants to have a PGDip Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Applicants must have evidence of having studied a research methods module either at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Enhanced DBS check may also be required.