Course summary
Why study MA Social Work with us? This course offers an immersive integration of practice and research, approved by Social Work England. Through an accelerated and innovative approach, this programme provides an intensive learning experience, fostering competent and enthusiastic social work practitioners equipped for the dynamic challenges of this profession. With strong ties to local employers, your learning includes co-delivery by practicing social workers and service users, offering real-world insights into this vital field. You'll benefit from high-quality placements in various statutory and voluntary settings, ensuring a well-rounded education for a fulfilling career. What will you learn? You will study various social work theories and acquire skills to apply them across different contexts. The curriculum encompasses psychosocial perspectives, sociology, psychology, and human development, emphasizing relationship-based and systemic theories. Gain an in-depth understanding of legislation and its practical application. The course maps against the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) Standards of Proficiency (SoPs) and the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for both children and adults. Extensive skills training, including communication and conflict management, prepares you for direct practice, enhanced through two placements. In the final year, apply research skills and knowledge in a dissertation. How do we support your career development? Upon completion, graduates become registered social workers, equipped to engage with vulnerable groups across various settings. Our alumni have excelled in roles involving older adults, teenagers with mental health concerns, young offenders, and more. With employment opportunities spanning local authorities, charities, and private sectors, we foster relationships with placement partners in London boroughs and beyond, ensuring diverse career prospects and valuable industry connections for our Social Work graduates. 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/
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/social-work-ma
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/social-work-ma/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 6.0 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £14500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £14500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £14500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £14500 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £14500 | Year 1 |
EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
International | £17600 | Year 1 |
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
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT