This is a professional social work qualification, combining academic and practice-based learning. It will enable you to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with the relevant regulatory body for your nation. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, derived from psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. You may claim the diploma as a separate qualification or as an embedded award within the MA in Social Work.
**Key features of the course**
- Approved as a social work qualifying award in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in S...
This is a professional social work qualification, combining academic and practice-based learning. It will enable you to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with the relevant regulatory body for your nation. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, derived from psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. You may claim the diploma as a separate qualification or as an embedded award within the MA in Social Work.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Approved as a social work qualifying award in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)<br/><br/><br/>- Includes two substantive work-based practice placements supervised by a practice educator<br/><br/><br/>- Equips you to engage in critical and reflective professional practice according to the Standards for Social Work Education and Codes of Practice and Conduct for the nation in which you train<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
1.5 Years
Start Date
02/2026
Campus
Unknown
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
O11
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