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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Social Work

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The course

The MSc Social Work is an accelerated programme for applicants who already have a first degree and want to embark on a career in social work. This two year course, delivered at our Central London Campus, will fully prepare you for a professional career in social work.

This course runs in close partnership with social work and social care agencies and local authorities based in inner and outer London boroughs as well as neighbouring counties. Students will benefit from two practice learning placements - experiencing the world of social work first hand, learning from direct practice with qualified practitioners, service users, carers and other professionals. Practice based learning is integrated with college-based teaching and learning throughout the programme.

The combination of a taught and practice curriculum breaks down barriers between practice, policy and research, meaning you will emerge from the course as a critically reflective practitioner who can work for the most vulnerable in society within an anti-oppressive framework.

The Department of Social Work has a longstanding tradition of providing excellent social work education and training and has produced a wide range of research that has been highly influential in the development of social work practice.

On completion of the degree, you will have advanced knowledge of:

  • Social work theories, psychology, social policy, law and organisational theories and their application to social work practice
  • Skills and methods applicable in a wide range of social work environments, working with people across the lifespan
  • Critical reflection and its application to critical social work practice
  • The contribution and application of social research to social work theories and practice
  • Values and ethics relevant to social work practice based on social justice
  • The significance of inequalities and difference in working with organisations and social service users
  • the significance of cultural diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in working with organisations, service users and carers.

Teaching & assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including essays, case studies, examinations, presentations and a dissertation.

30 days on social work skills are integrated across the two-year programme at which attendance is mandatory.

Students are required to successfully complete one 70-day and one 100-day practice-learning placement. Practice learning is assessed by experienced practice educators and the production of a portfolio on completion of placement.

Your future career

We will prepare you for a career in a range of social work settings. Once you are qualified as a social worker, you will be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council. You will also have the option of continuing your academic development through a range of taught post-qualifying programmes and research opportunities within the department. The MSc course also equips you with the subject knowledge and a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

MSc Social Work graduates from Royal Holloway are actively sought after and recruited by our partner agencies and a wide range of social work employers in diverse and challenging settings.

Modules

Critical Social Work Interventions - Core
Human Development in the Social Environment - Core
Law for Social Workers - Core
Practice Learning 1 - Core
Practice Learning 2 - Core
Research Methods and Dissertation - Core
Social Policy for Social Workers - Core
Theories and Knowledge for Social Work Practice - Core
Understanding and Working in Organisations - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,100

Entry requirements

Students need to have UK Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1); or overseas equivalent and Grade C or grade 4 GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English are regarded as an acceptable equivalent). A minimum of 6 months full time or 12 months part-time relevant experience working with vulnerable adults or children is required at the point of application. Preference will be given to applicants with a wide range of relevant experience and a 2:1 or above degree classification and overseas applicants must have an equivalent level of experience. Applicants with 2:2 (Honours) degree classification and extensive relevant experience will be considered. Where a ‘high 2:2’ is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above. Normally, we require a UK 2:2 (Honours) or equivalent. Grade C or 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent are required. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English is regarded as acceptable equivalent. A minimum of 6 months full time or 12 months part-time relevant experience working with vulnerable adults or children is required at the point of application.

University information

Royal Holloway is a college within the University of London, located a short distance west of the UK capital. Within a leafy campus based in Egham, Surrey, students will find a wide range of world-class courses, modern facilities and passionate teaching staff with deep experience of their fields. Royal Holloway, University of London placed 37th in the UK according to the 2024 Complete University Guide, reflecting its consistent place among...more

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