Course summary
This course 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 sectors 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, and the 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. This programme is accredited by Social Work England, the professional regulatory body for social workers in England. You will:
- Learn integrated knowledge, theory, research, and practical understanding to use in your professional practice.
- Study a programme 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.
Assessment method
Assignments include practice portfolios, an independent research project, practical demonstrations, presentations, and hi-fidelity simulations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree: Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:2 or above. - GCSE: English at grade C/4 or above (In some circumstances, Level 2 alternative certificated qualifications in English; and a lower degree classification may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss this before applying). - International Students: If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0 with no element below 7.0. Acceptance on the course is subject to satisfactory health and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
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
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT