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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Social Work

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA in Social Work delivers a professional qualification combined with an academic award. Successful completion of the course means individuals are eligible to apply to join the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register which is a requirement in order to practice as a social worker in the UK.

This course is approved by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Key features

  • The course dynamically integrates theory and practice embracing both learning in the classroom and in placement settings. The course provides a generic learning opportunity encompassing all service user groups and every effort is made to involve service users, carers, practitioners and managers from across the social work arena in the learning experience.

Where could it take you?

On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply to join the HCPC register and seek employment as a qualified social worker in a variety of organisations in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.

The programme works closely with Worcestershire and Hereford Councils to enhance employment opportunities on completion of the degree.

To date graduates have demonstrated a good record in gaining employment.

Modules

Applied law and policy for social workers
Assessment and safeguarding
Fundamentals of practice
Human growth and developing capability
Practice - developing capability
Theories, approaches and skills
Complex practice
Dissertation
Practice - achieving capability

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,425

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£13,400

Entry requirements

Before applying candidates should possess the following: An Honours Degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant degree, GCSE English Language & Maths grade C/4 or above (or an acceptable equivalent), ,Satisfactory occupational health clearance, Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check ,A minimum of six months contemporary, relevant practice experience (minimum of 10 hours weekly) verified by reference.

University information

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home to 10,000 students and 1,000 staff. It offers a broad choice of postgraduate degree courses alongside state-of-the-art research and study facilities. The university is spread across four sites. St John’s, City and Severn campuses are all located within Worcester and are a short walk from each other, meaning...more

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