Social Work (Top-up) MA
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
October
This Social Work (Top-up) masters course is an academic qualification where you will experience an integration of practice and research. Social workers have a key role in working with other professionals to offer support to some of society's most vulnerable citizens.
Why study MA Social Work (Top-up) at Middlesex University?
This programme has been designed for HCPC registered social workers who are qualified to PGDip level and who wish to achieve a masters level award. We are looking for people who are committed to social inclusion and who are familiar with issues surrounding disempowerment, deprivation and inclusivity. You will bring leadership skills, the ability to empathise and an ability to deal with complex situations working in partnership with others. You will have a strong commitment to developing the social work profession and to developing evidence based practice.
We have excellent relationships with our local employers through our long standing stakeholder group and our new Teaching Partnership, and you will be able to develop into an excellent and valued social worker. You will have the capacity to work in all statutory social work settings as well as a wide variety of private and voluntary workplaces in the UK and abroad.
Course highlights
You will benefit from high levels of tutor contact time through extended teaching sessions, interactive workshop style seminars and e-learning resources
Middlesex University has a track record of supporting excellence in social research
You will be taught by staff from within our Department of Mental Health, Social Work and Integrative Medicine, where prominent and pioneering research projects in the disciplines of social work and mental health is undertaken
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module, free printing and copying, 24 hour library services and access to a range of other valued resources
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About this course
We normally require applicants to have a PGDip Social Work qualifying award and be HCPC registered
Further requirements
Enhanced DBS check may also be required
Eligibility
UK/EU students are eligible to apply for this course.
Academic credit for previous study or experience
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study.
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Subjects
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Teaching
- University
- Social
- Professional
- Adults
- Independent
- Capabilities
- Proficiency
- PCF
Course programme
Course content
What will you study on the MA Social Work (Top-up)?
You will be undertaking independent, guided research in your chosen area which will be directly relevant to social work practice. The curriculum is mapped against the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) Standards of Proficiency (SoPs) and the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for both children and adults.
What will you gain?
As well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject, you will also gain and develop research skills, critical thinking and an ability to develop and apply evidence based practice.
ModulesMA Social Work Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory
You will undertake a dissertation relevant to Social Work practice. You will be supported by an academic supervisor who will help you to navigate your research and the writing of your dissertation.
You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indivative and may be subject to change.
Social Work (Top-up) MA