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International Social Work & Community Development at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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4Jun
University of Central Lancashire - Postgraduate Open Evening
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Course summary

Learn about key global challenges faced by social and community professionals today on our MA in International Social Work and Community Development. The course covers major challenges facing our world. This includes:

  • Global migration and refugees
  • Human trafficking
  • War and conflict
  • Threats to democracy
  • Political instability
  • Community resilience in the face of conflict and natural disasters
  • Global pandemics
  • Climate change
You’ll get the opportunity to do a voluntary work placement and take part in other initiatives relevant to your study. You’ll get to to make a difference to the lives of people around you, whether working in your own community, pursuing a professional career in policy-making or public services, or doing international development work. Please note that this degree will not qualify you to register as a social worker. If you wish to become a registered social worker, our MA Social Work is a professional qualification recognised by Social Work England. Why study with us Explore the interconnectedness of global and local issues. You'll bring together global perspectives and community practice. Undertake a placement in a social welfare or community practice setting, where you can study an area of practice that interests you. You will be able to plan and organise a piece of social research on a topic that is meaningful and important to you. What you'll do You'll get taught through a combination of lecture, seminar and workshop settings. You'll also have a practice placement to enhance your knowledge and skills. You will be encouraged to develop a range of critical and analytical skills. This will help enhance your personal and professional development. You'll undertake a diverse range of activities for assessment. This will include a dedicated community research project on a topic that you'll select and shape.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in a related discipline such as social care, social policy, sociology, economics, health studies, history or politics. Exception: consideration will also be given to applicants with a first degree of Honours Classification of 2:2 or above in other disciplines. Candidates with a professional qualification in social care or a related area who do not have a first degree may be asked to demonstrate their suitability for postgraduate study on the basis of an essay of 2000 to 2500 words on a relevant topic and candidates may be asked to attend an interview. Applicants would normally have a degree at Honours Classification 2:2 or above in a related discipline. Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case by case basis and will be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course. For students where English is not their first language a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS or equivalent

Fees and funding

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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 .

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International Social Work & Community Development at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS