MSc Social Work
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Social workers help people to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems. To succeed, social workers must work not only with clients but their families and friends as well as working closely with other organisations including the police, National Health Service, and schools.
During our two-year MSc programme you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the social worker role. In your first year of study you will undertake modules which provide core knowledge about social work purpose, practice, and impact, human growth and development, and the policy and legislation which underpins practice. Additionally, you will learn the key methods, interventions, and skills for working with diverse communities and service users.
The second year of teaching builds on this to explore the research evidence and practice relating to a range of social work settings and collaborative and interprofessional working to assess and manage risks and vulnerability. The programme culminates in the writing of a dissertation on a topic area in which you are especially interested.
This academic learning is complemented by two placement blocks totalling 170 days in contrasting settings and 30 days of classroom-based skill development.
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About this course
Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings with a range of service user groups and settings from adoption to end of life care and from hospitals to prisons. A former a British Prime Minister was even a social worker and social work lecturer. Depending on your interest your future career could involve work with:
Children and their families, either to avoid family breakdown or where there is a risk of abuse of neglect;
Children with disabilities;
Young offenders
Foster carers;
Adults with physical or mental health problems;
Refugees;
Older people;
Carers;
Our programme will equip you with skills to practice with children and adults throughout their lives and in the full range of statutory and voluntary agencies which employ social workers.
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
A good relevant first degree normally at 2:1 or above
Relevant paid, voluntary or life experience
Occupational Health and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance
International students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability with an overall average of IELTS 7, with no less than 7 in any band
You are eligible for registration with Social Work England as a professional social worker.
Why choose this course?
Social work is a regulated profession. The MSc Social Work programme leads to eligibility to apply to the Social Work England Register and practice as a social worker in England;
An emphasis on small group practice prepares you for practice in a modern multi-professional workforce;
Interactive learning in and out of the classroom will help you to understand concepts fully;
Academic teaching is supported by social work practitioners from the newly constituted Teaching Partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and the Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust, service users, and carers enabling you to link theory to practice throughout the programme.
A distinct feature of the programme is an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills through reflective practice.
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Subjects
- Social Work
- Social Worker
- Teaching
- Growth and Development
- Develop
- Analysis
- Environment
- Demonstrate
- Manner
- Assessments
Course programme
Our teaching recognises the knowledge, competence and life experience that you bring to the programme and we will build on this during the course of the programme. Module leaders on the MSc use a combination of direct teaching, guided study and independent learning. You will be encouraged to develop skills for independent learning and research that are expected and required at level 7 and in your future practice.
Teaching methods include seminars, small group discussions, case study analysis and student presentations, role play and interpersonal skills development. This is complemented by virtue learning environment (Canvas on StudyNet) and small group tutorial support. You will be taught by lecturers who constantly develop their own knowledge through research, publications, and other scholarly activities, and crucially by experienced social work practitioners, service users and carers.
You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of and demonstrate your ability to practice in an anti-discriminatory, anti-racist and anti-oppressive manner, including being able to challenge appropriately and counter discrimination.
From induction onwards, we work together to build a community of learners. During the programme you will be part of an Action Learning Set and will study and undertake assessments as part of this group. These close collaborations will help you to maximise your learning during the two years and help you prepare for your first role as a qualified social worker.
Social work is a regulated profession. As a social work student, you will be expected to register with Social Work England, the social work profession's regulator, and adhere to the standards set out in the code of Practice for Social Workers.
Level 6
Module
- The Research Informed Practitioner
Module
- Skills for Practice 1
- Skills for Practice 2
- Ethics, Values & Anti-Discriminatory Practice
- Law and Policy for Practice
- Human Growth and Development
- Practice Learning 1
- Practice Contexts
- Practice Learning 2
- Dissertation
- Skills for Practice 3
Additional information
UK Students
Full time
£9450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£790 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£1160 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£1160 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
MSc Social Work
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Cache
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South Worcestershire College
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Vale of Glamorgan
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Go4it UK
Course OnlinePrice on request -
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Manchester International College
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