Social Work (Top Up) MA

**Why study MA Social Work (Top Up) with us?**<br/>Pursue this course to advance your career as a registered social worker. Designed for those with a PGDip in Social Work, this course offers a seamless integration of practice and research. Middlesex University is committed to social inclusion and empowerment, seeking individuals dedicated to addressing societal vulnerabilities. Join a community that values leadership, empathy, and collaboration, fostering evidence-based practice in social work.<br/><br/>**What will you learn?**<br/>Engage in independent, guided research directly applicable to social work practice, addressing issues of disempowerment, deprivation, and inclusivity. Aligned with Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), Professional standards, and Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS), the curriculum ensures a robust educational experience. Gain advanced research skills, critical thinking, and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. <br/><br/>**How do we support your career development?**<br/>Youll engage in live on-campus teaching sessions and benefit from 1:1 guidance with your allocated dissertation supervisor. The course integrates you into the Department of Mental Health and Social Work, exposing you to pioneering research projects. As a student, youll access various resources, including free electronic textbooks, 24-hour library services, and more. Completing this top-up equips you for advanced social work positions globally, academia, or further study at PhD level, offering diverse career pathways.<br/><br/>**Introducing our new Learning Framework**<br/>After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/