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Study Details: 1 Year
Learn about key global challenges faced by social and community professionals today on our MA in International Social Work and Community Development.
The course covers major challenges facing our world. This includes:
Global migration and refugees
Human trafficking
War and conflict
Threats to democracy
Political instability
Community resilience in the face of conflict and natural disasters
Global pandemics
Climate change
You’ll get the opportunity to do a voluntary work placement and take part in other initiatives relevant to your study.
Applicants would normally have a degree at Honours Classification 2:2 or above in a related discipline
Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case by case basis and will be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course
For students where English is not their first language a score of at least 6.0 on IELTS with no component lower than 5.5 or equivalent
Our MA in International Social Work and Community Development is aimed at those who wish to pursue professional careers.
The course prepares you to work in a range of professional settings, including:
Third sector organisations
Community-based roles
Aid and development
National policy-making
International organisations.
Core Modules:
Social Policy in Practice
International Social Work
International Community Development
Themes and Perspectives in Social Research
Global Project Development
Community Research Project
Optional Modules:
Community Pedagogy
Understanding Community Practice
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