Course summary

Why study PGDip Social Work with us? This course stands out as an accelerated and innovative path to becoming a professional social worker. Approved by Social Work England, our program integrates practice and research, ensuring you develop into a competent and enthusiastic practitioner. With strong ties to local employers, some teaching is co-delivered by practicing social workers and service users. Our immersive approach, including extensive tutor contact time, prepares you for the dynamic field of social work. You'll benefit from high-quality placements, interactive learning, and a supportive environment to launch your career. What will you learn? Through an extensive curriculum mapped against professional standards, you'll delve into social work theories, practical skills application, legislation, and relationship-based practices. The program emphasizes readiness for direct practice learning, fostering skills in communication, conflict management, and various interventions. These skills will be honed during two extensive placements, enhancing your capabilities significantly. How do we support your career development? The PGDip Social Work is approved by Social Work England, allowing graduates to register as social workers. Benefit from the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, ensuring diverse perspectives from academics, service users, and social work practitioners. Placements in varied settings, from local authorities to charities, provide a solid foundation for a fulfilling career as a social worker. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/