MA Social Work

An undergraduate honours degree at 2:1 or higher in any discipline (we will also consider applicants who hold a Master's level qualification).

Demonstrate that you have relevant work experience equivalent to a minimum of six months work (approximately 910 hours).

This may be paid or voluntary work and could have been undertaken on a or basis. Applicants are usually expected to have had a substantial part of such experience during the past two years and to have had experience which includes working with vulnerable groups. Applicants who have limited experience or who have had little or no relevant experience during the past two years should consider seeking relevant employment or volunteering via organisations, such as their local Council for Voluntary Services, local Children’s or Adult Services Departments, or local voluntary sector agencies.

Or:

An undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 in any discipline.

Demonstrate that you have relevant work experience equivalent to a minimum of 12 months work (approximately 1820 hours).

This should be within a local authority social services team and could have been undertaken on a or basis. Applicants are usually expected to have had a substantial part of such experience during the past two years and to have had experience which includes working with vulnerable groups. Applicants who have limited experience or who have had little or no relevant experience during the past two years should consider seeking relevant employment or volunteering via organisations, such as their local Council for Voluntary Services, local Children’s or Adult Services Departments, or local voluntary sector agencies.

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The course will enable you to be a confident, competent, qualified social work practitioner. We offer a well established course with a national reputation for producing high-calibre workers.

First Year
Core
Interviewing and Communication Skills
Social Work Theories and Methods
Law for Social Work
Social Work with Adults
Social Work with Children and Families
Practice Placement Learning I
Readiness for Direct Social Work Practice
Ethics, Professionalism and Reflective Practice
Final Year
Core
Mental Distress Across the Life Course
Research Methods for Social Workers
Practice Placement Learning II