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Applied Social Work Practice: Leadership and Management MA

Applied Social Work Practice: Leadership and Management MA

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Study mode

Part time day

Duration

5 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Applied Social Work Leadership Management Studies / Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This part-time course prepares you for the challenges of management in organisations where policy and structure are subject to constant change. It encourages you to reach your full potential as a leader and manager in social work by enhancing your knowledge, skills, sense of enterprise and self-awareness.

The degree covers key issues in social work leadership and management, honing your ability to critically examine daily management practice. It provides budding social work managers with a deep understanding of current knowledge about effective practice in leadership, management and supervision. Your learning is placed within the context of current social work practice and how it can best enhance outcomes for those who use the service.

Whether you undertake the full Master’s programme or opt for individual units, you will benefit from the expertise of a team of experienced social work academics committed to holistic practice firmly embedded in research, in partnership with practitioners and service users. The full course is normally completed within five years.

Why choose this course?

  • It is mapped against the Professional Capabilities Framework for social work at Advanced level (BASW 2018)
  • Gain the skills, confidence and mental agility to lead and make effective decisions, even in the absence of complete data, and motivate others in ever-changing environments with competing demands
  • Develop your expertise in critical reflection, bringing analytical and research-led perspectives into your leadership and management practice
  • Be able to clearly communicate your ideas to a range of audiences, influencing change through creative thinking and collaboration
  • Explore your full potential as a leader and manager in social work by evaluating and planning for your own future career direction and learning needs
  • Study with an academic team with a proven track record in delivering innovative social work programmes as well as a commitment to teaching informed by up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge
  • Our Schools work closely with the Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR), where the majority of research has been rated internationally excellent or world-leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Modules

Applied Research Skills In Social Work (ASS032-6) - Core
Leading And Managing Social Work (ASS060-6) - Core
Dissertation For Social Workers (ASS091-6) - Core
Practice Educator Training: Stage 2 (ASS086-6) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£1,872

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £14,600. It is a guide to part time students. There may be a slight change in fee for 2024/25 entry

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.