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Social Work MA at Middlesex University

Middlesex University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This innovative and accelerated postgraduate social work course offers you the opportunity to engage with in an intensive programme of teaching integrating practice placements. This degree offers an accelerated route to becoming a professional social worker for highly motivated recent graduates or for career changers looking for new challenges and opportunities.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education  |  Department: Department of Mental Health and Social Work  |  Duration: 17 Months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be studying a range of social work theories and will learn the skills to apply these in different practice contexts. Modules include Social Work Theory and Contemporary Practice, Final Professional Practice Placement, Initial Professional Practice Placement 70 days, Readiness for Direct Social Work Practice, Social Work Law, Social Work Research, Understanding the Life Course, Social Work Dissertation.

Career pathways

Adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems or physical disabilities Roles include Older adults and later life, Teenagers with mental health problems, Young offenders.

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Entry requirements

We normally require a second class honours classification or above (i.e. 2:2 or above). Relevant experience. You should demonstrate a commitment to the profession with previous paid or voluntary work experience of at least three months. This should have been gained over the past five years in a part-time or full-time basis. We consider experience to be relevant where you have been in a responsible position looking after the welfare of children or vulnerable adults. We have presented a few examples below of the sorts of experience we might consider. Example 1: I have been working as a care assistant in a residential home for older people for the past 3 months. Example 2: I have been volunteering at my local church run youth centre most Saturdays for the last year offering advocacy and support to young people who are asking for help. Example 3: I have volunteered at a help-line offering support to members of the community. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English or certificated equivalence. Enhanced DBS check. You are also required to provide evidence of study within the last 10 years. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support. You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a v

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,300 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 17 Months full-time

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