Social Work MA

Develop your understanding of the theories surrounding social work, as well as their practical implications, to become a professionally competent, reflective and analytical social work practitioner.<br/><br/>**Course description**<br/>Our Social Work MA is a prestigious two-year course which focuses on the strong relationship between theoretical and practical education. Once youve completed your MA, you will gain a competitive professional masters degree, recognised by Social Work England.<br/><br/>On this course you will:<br/>- learn from a diverse team of professionals<br/><br/><br/>- gain hands-on experience through two placements<br/><br/><br/>- receive support throughout to help you achieve your full potential<br/><br/><br/>You will receive high quality teaching from a diverse team of professionals, including passionate, research-active academics, current social work practitioners, peers, service users and other specialists from a variety of backgrounds and organisations. Together, they will help you develop a detailed understanding of how to apply social work theories in practical settings.<br/><br/>To complement your university-based learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience through two placements offered by the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership (SYPT). Our relationship with the SYTP is unique and ensures all students complete a 100-day placement in each year of study. You’ll work in a local authority statutory setting in mental health, adult or children and families’ practice. Regionally, we are the only programme to offer this for both placements at masters level.<br/><br/>We’ll support your practical learning with dedicated University recall days and weekly personal study time, enabling you to reflect on your experiences, catch up with your peers, and seek support from your personal and placement tutor.<br/><br/>By the end of this programme, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people and communities.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>Our MA in Social Work offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience through two placements in mental health, adult, child or family care. Both placements last 100 consecutive days, which meets the Social Work England practice learning requirement – an initiative unique to the SYPT and the University of Sheffield.<br/><br/>These placements are carefully chosen to provide you with a well-rounded view of modern social work. Where possible, they will be offered in a setting that supports your career and development aspirations. You’ll also build strong connections with local authorities, which can lead to exciting job opportunities in the SYTP and beyond after graduation.<br/><br/>All placements are offered in a timely manner, to ensure you can start your practical education without delay. Each placement is quality assured by our local authority partners against rigorous criteria defined by the Department of Education.<br/><br/>We understand that everyones circumstances are different. If you have caring responsibilities, health issues, or a disability, we’ll seek to find a placement close to your home. Most placements offer some flexibility with working patterns.<br/><br/>If you have any questions, or are concerned about how the course may fit with your current commitments, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our Admissions Officer.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>This course is accredited by Social Work England (SWE). Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration from SWE as a qualified social worker.<br/><br/>Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.