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Advanced Social Work Practice at Middlesex University - UCAS

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Course summary

Why study PGCert Advanced Social Work Practice with us? This course goes beyond basic social work education, focusing on enhancing your professional skills. Led by experienced academics and practitioners, we offer a curriculum aligned with current policies and practices in social work. With strong ties to local authorities and agencies, our courses ensure relevance and quality. Our supportive teaching staff are dedicated to your success. The program is designed for those with a professional social work qualification seeking advanced study. Upon completion, you'll be equipped for specialist roles and advanced positions in social work. What will you learn? You will explore advanced social work theories, models, and interventions, gaining a deep understanding of social work practices and the lived experiences of service users. Acquire skills to work in line with regulatory body guidelines and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at an advanced level. Develop heightened research practice, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, showcasing mastery in social work within your specialized area. How do we support your career development? Upon completion, you'll be prepared for various career advancements, including senior social work roles, international social work, academic positions, or further study at the Ph.D. level. The course equips you with the expertise to navigate diverse career paths and contribute meaningfully to the evolving field of social work. 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: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/advanced-social-work-practice-ma-pgdip-pgcert/


Entry requirements

An upper second class degree classification is required.  Applicants who have a lower second class classification will be considered where there is evidence of additional qualifications and or relevant work experience.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5With at least 6.0 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)87With at least 21 in Listening & Writing
PTE Academic58With at least 51 in all components

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £10800 Year 1
England £10800 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10800 Year 1
Scotland £10800 Year 1
Wales £10800 Year 1
Channel Islands £10800 Year 1
International £13500 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Advanced Social Work Practice at Middlesex University - UCAS