MSc (by Dissertation) Social Work at University of Essex

Programme overview

Research MSc by dissertation in Social Work in the School of Health and Social Care at Essex, covering social and health contexts such as looked after children, the care of older people and support for refugees. Supervisors include registered social workers, and the school works with a Service User Reference Group.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1-2 years full-time (offered as 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, plus up to one year of completion) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A single research component: a dissertation of 40,000 words on a subject relevant to the student's specialist area of practice, supported by dissertation workshops. Students can take Masters-level research methods modules and the Proficio research training scheme.

Career pathways

Graduates have taken up clinical and management posts in NHS trusts, hospitals and care organisations, and in local and county councils.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Good honours degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline; a well-developed research proposal is essential. International applicants: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with at least 5.5 in all other components. Research degrees have no application deadline; applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor or the Graduate Administrator and to submit a brief research proposal before applying. Applications are normally answered within four weeks.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1-2 years full-time (offered as 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, plus up to one year of comple

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