Social Work MA

University of Sheffield

Master

In Sheffield

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

We’re working in collaboration with the four local authorities in South Yorkshire to lead the way for social work education and are part of one of only four early-adopter national teaching partnerships. This means that you’ll benefit from a social work curriculum that is enhanced by increased collaboration with placement providers and employment agencies.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You aim to understand the human world, where you fit into it and how you can help other people. As one of the UK’s top ten research departments in our field, we can help you to achieve your goals.

This degree makes you eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a qualified social worker in the UK. The academic side of the course is rigorous and challenging. You’ll develop a clear understanding of the theory. Through work placements, you’ll become a confident, skilled practitioner.

A 2:1 honours degree. We can accept a 2:2 if you have a lot of relevant work experience, which can include voluntary work.

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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • Readiness
  • Law
  • Policy
  • Social Justice
  • Value and Skills
  • Social Workers
  • Human Growth
  • Professional development
  • Collaboration

Course programme

Modules

Core modules

Taught modules can include:

  • Readiness for Practice Placement
  • Law and Policy for Social Work
  • Social Work Practice – Context
  • Value and Skills
  • Human Growth and Development Through the Life Course for Social Workers
  • Safeguarding in Social Work Practice
  • Skills for Social Work Practice
  • Social Work Professional Development.

You’ll go on two placements with local agencies, each one lasting 100 days.

Teaching

You’ll learn through lectures, small-group work, individual and group projects, supervised dissertation.

Assessment

You will be assessed on essays, group project work, peer assessment, group and individual presentations, examination and dissertation.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £16,800

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Social Work MA

£ 7,500 VAT inc.

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