Social Work (MA) (PG)

The main aim of the MA in Social Work is to produce competent, reflective, analytical and research-minded social workers, who are vocationally qualified, with advanced knowledge and skills to bring about innovations through collaborative practice and continuous learning. The MA course is nationally recognised and validated and leads to eligibility to register with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a professional social worker.

Why choose this course?

• Choose this subject if you want to make a difference to people’s lives and feel passionate and committed to social justice.

• The student intake each year is limited to 25 students – you will get to know the teaching team well and also have the opportunity to develop excellent peer group support.

• The team has expertise in children and family social work, theorising childhood, racism and anti-racist social work, mental health and mental health user movements, youth justice, radical social work histories, community engagement and international social work.

• The Masters qualification is highly regarded by employers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All candidates subject to interview and satisfactory health check.

Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree

GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system) or equivalent before application

Appropriate and relevant experience

Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB).

Unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course.

Please visit our website for information regarding the curriculum content.

All students are allocated an academic tutor and integrated seminars will be held throughout the two years to allow for more focused discussion and an examination of issues in greater depth. Full attendance for all academic learning and practice placement opportunities is expected and is monitored throughout the programme. The programme is a combination of structured academic learning and 200 days of practice learning. The academic teaching is delivered in Year One from September to December and in Year Two from September to February. The practice placements are from January to May in Year One and from May to September in Year Two.