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Course Overview

What you'll study?

The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England (SWE) and is designed to be a broad course providing you with the opportunity to specialize in Children and Family or Adult Social Work. It is suitable if you wish to practice under UK legislation.

During the course, you will undertake one work placement per year, in which you will be supported by a qualified practice educator in order to help you get the most from your experience.

While there is no academic credit attached to the practice learning opportunities – you must pass the assessed written work for each at the masters level and this will be graded by the academic team.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) or other recognized equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants with a 2.2 will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate in their Personal Statement how their experiences (e.g. awards, scholarships, work experience - either paid or unpaid) and knowledge and skills will enable them to study this course at masters level.
  • Approximately 100 days (or equivalent) of social care-related experience. You may be working towards the 100 days of experience at the time of application but the experience must be completed before the start of the course and this must be stated in your personal statement to provide one reference. This reference should show evidence of relevant social care related experience.
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.

If you are working towards your GCSE English Language and / or Maths or equivalent qualification please ensure you mention this on your application form.

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, all applicants must:

  • take part in a face-to-face interview with a lecturer and practitioner or service user and complete a written test and role-play scenario
  • demonstrate an understanding of the role of a social worker and current social work issues
  • be familiar with the Professional Capability Framework entry-level requirements
  • demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, through spoken English
  • demonstrate in your application your motivation to do the course
  • outline the length of time spent gaining relevant social care experience and the type of social care experience you have in your application - either paid or voluntary which specifically demonstrates your suitability to practice Social Work
  • provide a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure) (which includes proof of identity)
  • provide a satisfactory health declaration
  • provide a satisfactory character conduct declaration
  • confirm the ability to use a range of IT facilities including email, internet, and word processing.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

Fees

UK Student Fee

Home full-time: £7500

International Student Fee

Home full-time: £15500


This information was accurate on : 07/04/2021
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