Advanced Social Work MA

This course incorporates recent changes in social work education and professional regulation, eg the Chief Social Workers Knowledge and Skills Statements and revised Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers set by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Free-standing modules can be taken as part of your CPPD.
Students undertaking the 3-year part-time MA (Advanced Social Work) degree route may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate loan.
Research-led teaching and innovative approaches to learning.
A purpose-built Practice Learning Suite to learn and practise social work skills.
The opportunity to apply your learning direct to your practice is a feature of all modules.
Excellent networking opportunities with experienced practitioners.
International and national focus to develop further awareness and understanding of social work interventions in different cultural and policy environments).
Opportunity to attend regular seminars and conferences organised by the research team featuring cutting-edge research in social work.
Enhanced career advancement prospects

The MA in Advanced Social Work seeks to support students in pursuing personal and career ambitions. This degree programme offers a structured professional development pathway to assist qualified social workers in meeting capabilities and standards of practice that are consistent with the role of experienced and advanced practitioners.

The skills and knowledge gained through this degree will assist practitioners at these levels in undertaking diverse roles such as team leader, workforce development manager, service manager, principal social worker, and other senior leadership and management roles. This course also offers a route to undertaking further research and scholarship potentially leading to doctoral studies.

A professional qualification in social work and substantial current or recent experience in a relevant setting for the course.