Course summary
This intensive course is your fast-track route to becoming a Social Worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You’ll balance an interactive study programme with practical work experience in a social care setting. You’ll be able to practise in your chosen field of children and families or adults, and across a range of areas – including statutory, voluntary, private and the independent sector. Study style You can study the MA over 20 months and the Postgraduate Diploma over 18 months. The course is assessed in a variety of ways, including assignments, exams and group presentations. On the course your learning experience will be dynamic, interactive and experiential. You’ll learn about all areas of social work practice with adults and children – acquiring your knowledge with a variety of learning styles. With emphasis on experiential learning, your studies will include working in small tutorial groups, simulations, role play and group work. For more information and to apply for the Social Work course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
Entry requirements
- At least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject, or a relevant level 6 qualification - At least three months' work experience in a social care setting, contributing to some understanding of social work - GCSE Maths and English and grade C or above or an equivalent numeracy and literacy qualification - An enhanced DBS - EU and international students need IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and in any other component) or equivalent
English language requirements
International students will need to produce evidence of an acceptable score on an approved English language test such as IELTS. We run pre-sessional English language courses to help you prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
English Language requirements
http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/International/english-Language-entry-requirements.pdf
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £15000 | Whole course |
England | £8275 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £8275 | Whole course |
Scotland | £8275 | Whole course |
Wales | £8275 | Whole course |
International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Gloucestershire
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH