MA Social Work

We normally require an upper second class degree (2:1)

Relevant experience requirement

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the profession with previous paid or voluntary work experience of at least three months. This should have been gained over the past five years in a part-time or full-time basis.

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Once qualified, our graduates have gone onto work as social workers in a range of settings working closely with vulnerable people from groups such as:

• Older adults and later life
• Teenagers with mental health problems
• Young offenders
• Adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or physical disabilities
• People with alcohol, drug or other substance misuse problems
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Children who are at risk of abuse or neglect.

Our social work graduates have gone onto work in local authorities, charities, voluntary sector organisations and private/ independent sector organisations, with many finding employment with our placement partners within neighbouring London boroughs and beyond.

All modules are compulsory
Social Work Theory and Contemporary Practice (30 credits)
Final Professional Practice Placement (15 credits)
Initial Professional Practice Placement 70 days (15 credits)
Readiness for Direct Social Work Practice (15 credits)
Social Work Law (15 credits)
Social Work Research (15 credits)
Understanding the Life Course (15 credits)
Social Work Dissertation (60 credits)