MA Social Work at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

Our programme will support you to develop the full range of knowledge, values and skills needed to be an effective social worker. Social work is an exciting profession. It relies on developing a balanced approach and finding solutions with people who are often at a vulnerable stage in their lives.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 2 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout our master's degree in social work, your progress will balance across building knowledge and developing practical skills. Successful social work is an applied profession, valuable in the way that it takes the knowledge of what helps and what works and then applies it in the real world in ways that respect individual people, supporting them to live their best life. Modules include: Professional Knowledge and Skills for Social Work; Critical Analysis of Contemporary Issues in Social Work; Critical Applications in Statutory Social Work; Readiness for Direct Practice; Critically Evaluating Interventions with Diverse Populations; Safeguarding and Ethics; First Placement – 70 days; Understanding Research Evidence to Enhance Social Work; Dissertation: Research Production, Analysis and Dissemination; Resilience, Leadership and Healthy Social Work Careers; Final Placement (100 Days).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 bachelor's degree or above in an associated field and relevant experience and understanding of the profession of social work (assessed through application and interview). GCSE minimum grade C in English language or equivalent. Associated experience and knowledge of current issues within and affecting social work is also required. Applicants must have some work experience in a social work/care setting before interview in order to show their full potential to the interviewing panel. Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level. All places are offered subject to a successful interview and numeracy test, as well as Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS), medical fitness to practise and proof of qualifications. An enhanced DBS check is required. Minimum entry: 2:2 Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,900 a year. Per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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