MA Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University

Advance your career and make a meaningful impact on society with our MA Social Work. This course at equips you with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience needed to support and protect vulnerable individuals at all stages of life. Fully accredited by Social Work England, the course integrates academic study, hands-on skills training, and extensive practice placements, ensuring you develop the expertise required for effective and ethical social work practice.

Faculty: School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education  |  Department: Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 2 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Year 1: Foundations of Social Work Practice, Theory and Evidence Based Social Work, Social Work Research, Sociology, Society and Social Work, Placement 1; Year 2: Developing Critical Practice, Law, Rights and Ethics, Safeguarding, Dissertation, Placement 2.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England (SWE). Social work is a respected professional qualification and there are a range of opportunities in different fields.

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