Course summary
Social workers play a vital role in protecting vulnerable people, promoting human rights and helping people to make changes. As a social worker, you could be working with children, older people, carers, and people with disabilities in a role that is challenging but also incredibly rewarding. Our MA Social Work will give you insights into human life and the world around us. You will consider topics such as social justice, equality and diversity and advocacy. You will learn how to communicate with people, build effective relationships, and create reports which you may need to present in court. You will develop skills in the classroom, through two placements, and on skills days. Our course is regulated by Social Work England and prepares you to practice in both adults and children’s services. Successful completion of the course makes you eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England.
Modules
Our curriculum gives you a broad knowledge base to ensure you are able to tackle a range of social care issues affecting children and adults. You'll explore the effects of policy, legislation, culture, gender, social class, sexuality and personal experiences on individuals’ lives.
Assessment method
Assessment includes written assignments, individual and group presentations, research projects and a seen exam.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; GCSE English and maths, 4 (C) or above. IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element). Applicants must also have three months' full-time equivalent relevant work experience (400 hours minimum). We unfortunately do not accept Functional Skills or Adult Literacy and Numeracy certificates as equivalent to GCSE. In exceptional cases, however, applicants holding a 2:2 may be considered where there is evidence of extensive and relevant work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
Sponsorship information
Bursaries are available for this programme.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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