Course summary

This qualification opens up a challenging and rewarding career in social work, social justice and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips graduates to work in the voluntary, statutory and private sector within fields such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research and management. We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an MA in Social Work that develops critical analysis, open debate, questioning and dismantling of conceptual frameworks. If you want professional social work training founded on principles of empowerment and social justice look no further. You will qualify as a professional social worker while gaining a master's degree. You will:

• Learn integrated knowledge, theory, research and practical understanding to use in your professional practice

• Study a program me designed collaboratively with service users, practitioners, carers, students and academic staff

• Develop skills to enable you to have a challenging and rewarding career in social work

• Introduction to Professional Social Work

• Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course

• Social Work Law Policy and Practice

• Professional Capability in Practice 1

• Safeguarding in Social Work Practice

• Understanding social work research

• Research in Practice

• Professional Capability in Practice 2