MSc Social Work

This intensive programme is for graduates from any discipline wishing to train and qualify as social workers.Through a combination of academic and professional modules, you will focus on both the social science knowledge base of social work, and on developing your practice-relevant knowledge, skills and values through 200 days of practical learning.Taught by qualified social workers with a range of practice specialisms and research interests, this course offers exciting opportunities to learn alongside students from related professional disciplines including occupational therapy, teaching, nursing and medicine, mirroring the interprofessional nature of social work practice.Users of social work services, carers and experienced practitioners are also actively involved in the course and the delivery of teaching sessions.The postgraduate diploma (PGDip) can be taken as an alternative and shorter route to obtaining a postgraduate social work qualification, with students learning alongside MSc students in all except the dissertation module. It is also available as an early exit award to those registered on the MSc who opt not to take the dissertation module but meet all other requirements of the PGDip.The MSc and PGDip are both approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for Social Workers in England. All students will need to demonstrate Social Work England’s Professional Standards within their practice, alongside the expectations specified by the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) held by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW).

An honours degree in any subject, normally with a minimum of upper second class (2:1) honours.

A satisfactory academic reference and/or transcript, indicating ability to study at level 7.

Understanding of, and preparedness for, social care and social work practice.

Experience of providing social or caring services from paid or voluntary work.

Applications from candidates who do not fulfil the admissions criteria of a second class honours degree may be considered exceptionally in the shortlisting process in light of the content of their application as a whole. Should this occur, you must provide a transcript of your marks/grades on your first degree and submit written work as requested by the admissions tutor.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

GCSE in English language with grade C or grade 4 or above. These are national requirements for social work training and cannot be waived/other subjects cannot be accepted in lieu. Functional Skills, level 2 in English, is acceptable.