MSc Social Work at University of Brighton

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.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Social Work  |  Duration: full-time: 2 years MSc/18–21 months PGDip  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course consists of university-based teaching and 200 days of practice learning. In your first term you’ll be introduced to foundational social work knowledge, including contributions from the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, social policy and politics, something which develops in greater depth as you progress through the course. Later in your first year and during your second, you’ll complete two placements lasting 70 and 100 days respectively – take a look at the placement tab to find out more about these experiences and what to expect. Modules include Lifespan Development – Social and Psychological Contexts, Legal and Policy Contexts of Decision-Making in Social Work, Critical Social Work in Practice and Research, Research in Social Work: The Dissertation, Contemporary Social Work, Practice Learning 1, Practice Learning 2, Lab facilities, Life lab, City lab.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this degree course can lead to registration with Social Work England, enabling you to apply for social work jobs and practice as a registered social worker. As a generic social work qualification, you can apply to work in any area of social work practice – subject to any specific employer requirements.

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