Social Work (F80) MA
Course Overview - Social Work (F80) MA
This course will enhance your knowledge of social work theory and legislation, apply your learning to practice, and develop your critical and analytical skills as a qualified practitioner. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, drawing on psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. It includes an embedded, professionally qualifying Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, approved as a qualifying award in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Key features of the course
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This course will enhance your knowledge of social work theory and legislation, apply your learning to practice, and develop your critical and analytical skills as a qualified practitioner. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, drawing on psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. It includes an embedded, professionally qualifying Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, approved as a qualifying award in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><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/><br/>• Includes a compulsory residential weekend (or online alternative), three workshops and two substantial work-based practice placements supervised by a practice educator <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Equips you to engage in critical and reflective professional practice in line with national standards and codes of conduct <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Combines academic study with work-based learning to develop professional capability <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Includes a work-based project focused on improving practice in your own professional context <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2.5 Years
Start Date
02/2027
Campus
Distance Learning
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Institution Code
O11
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