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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Social Work

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA degree in Social Work provides the training necessary for you to apply to register as a social worker in England. You will develop knowledge and experience through both university and practice settings to prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career. You will develop both the understanding, skills and competence to make a difference in people’s lives.

COURSE SUMMARY

The course focuses on developing your skills to engage with a diverse range of people, both adults and children, to address complex life challenges and enhance wellbeing. This will equip you to work in an exciting profession, promoting the rights and wellbeing of people, families and communities, through establishing and maintaining the trust and confidence of those people while acting with professional integrity and promoting ethical practice.

The social work programme meets current Social Work England Qualifying Education and Standards as well as Professional Standards and BASW. The programme and is led by research-active academic staff with contributions from social work practitioners, service users and carers as well as other professionals.

By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be eligible can apply to register as social workers with Social Work England.

Graduates from the MA programmes have consistently demonstrated high rates of progression into relevant employment.

Modules

Social Work with Adults
Social Work Practice with Children, Young People, Families and Carers
Readiness for Direct Practice
Development Across the Life Course
Introduction to Law and Safeguarding
Models, Methods and Theoretical Approaches to Social Work
Foundations of Social Work
Social Work Research Methods
First Practice Placement
Development of Professional Self (10 days)
Social Work Dissertation (MA)
Final Practice Placement
Contemporary Social Work Practices
Professional Leadership and Organisational Context

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,900

Entry requirements

The following entry criteria must be met: a 2.1 classification in an undergraduate Honours degree. A lower degree classification may be considered, on a case by case basis, depending on other postgraduate qualifications or experience. English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).