Social Work - MSc

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

You should have completed a degree with a minimum of 2.2 or higher in any discipline. You will also need GCSE's in English and Mathematics, Grade 4 (previously a C) or equivalent, such as Functional Skills Level 2.

You should have 3 months or more practice based experience involving working with people. Working in a care, support, or people development capacity is preferred but not essential. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Why Choose Us?
An opportunity to study in the super-diverse and cosmopolitan city of Birmingham.
We have over 45 years of experience in working with social work students, social workers and delivering social work education. This includes a deep commitment to pursuing excellence, and advancing human rights, social justice, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
You will have access to a named personal tutor who can offer academic and pastoral support throughout the programme.
We offer a student-centered environment, and remain sensitive to your differing circumstances, aspirations, abilities, background and areas of special interest.
You will experience high quality practice placements, inter-professional learning and opportunities to engage in international exchange.
We are employability driven. You will have opportunities to practice at mock employment interviews and have attended a number of workshops with employers who are looking to recruit social workers. This means you will have the skills, understandings and personal attributes that make you more likely to gain employment and be successful in your chosen social work pathway
Study in our £41 million City South Campus, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and learning environments
Experienced and dedicated staff team will support you throughout the course, and you will have access to a personal tutor. If you've been away from education for a while, we also have a range of excellent resources to help you with study skills such as essay writing and research
This course is regulated by Social Work England (SWE)