University of Lancashire · Full-time
International Social Work & Community Development
Learn about key global challenges faced by social and community professionals today on our MA in International Social Work and Community Development. The course covers major challenges facing our world. This includes: - Global migration and refugees - Human tr…
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School of Health, Social Work and Sport · Social sciences
Learn about key global challenges faced by social and community professionals today on our MA in International Social Work and Community Development. The course covers major challenges facing our world. This includes: - Global migration and refugees - Human trafficking - War and conflict - Threats to democracy - Political instability - Community resilience in the face of conflict and natural disasters - Global pandemics - Climate change You’ll get the opportunity to do a voluntary work placement and take part in other initiatives relevant to your study. You’ll get to to make a difference to the lives of people around you, whether working in your own community, pursuing a professional career in policy-making or public services, or doing international development work. Please note that this degree will not qualify you to register as a social worker. If you wish to become a registered social worker, our MA Social Work is a professional qualification recognised by Social Work England. Why study with us - Explore the interconnectedness of global and local issues. You'll bring together global perspectives and community practice. - Undertake a placement in a social welfare or community practice setting, where you can study an area of practice that interests you. - You will be able to plan and organise a piece of social research on a topic that is meaningful and important to you.
Getting in
As the university states it
Applicants would normally have a degree at Honours Classification 2:2 or above in a related discipline. Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case by case basis and will be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course. For students where English is not their first language a score of at least 6.0 on IELTS with no component lower than 5.5 or equivalent
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