Coventry University · Full-time
Social Work
Equip yourself with the skills needed for essential, impactful roles in social work, protecting children and young people from harm and supporting individuals of all ages. Social work can be a rewarding profession supporting people of all ages in distress. Acc…
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School of Health and Care · Social sciences
Equip yourself with the skills needed for essential, impactful roles in social work, protecting children and young people from harm and supporting individuals of all ages. Social work can be a rewarding profession supporting people of all ages in distress. Accredited by Social Work England, our MA/PGDip programmes meet government demand for a skilled workforce. Key course content includes: - foundations of social work: explore the history, principles, legal frameworks, and ethical responsibilities of practice, building core skills and professional standards - specialist practice: focus on work with children, families and adults, emphasising safeguarding and addressing inequalities - professional development: cover critical reflection, leadership, research methods and a dissertation to enhance evidence-based practice. Why you should study this course - Explore opportunities to assist individuals, groups and communities. Develop practical strategies to improve their situations and make a positive difference, protecting the vulnerable from harm and abuse or supporting people to live independently. - On successful completion of this Social Work MA/PGDip course, you will be eligible to apply to register as a social worker.1 (See accreditation section on the course page of our website) - Recognised internationally, this social work qualification could be your stepping stone to working for local government, voluntary and third sector organisations, charities or non-governmental organisations. - On successful graduation, you can apply to work in any area of social work, rather than simply qualifying for one area, such as childcare or mental health – a distinct advantage giving you greater flexibility in your career choices. For the latest information, please view our website.
Getting in
As the university states it
Applicants should hold an honours degree 2:1 or above in any discipline, and must have a minimum of 3 months (or equivalent) experience either full time/part time paid or voluntary in the field of social care, health or education. This must be evidenced by a work-based reference. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification may be considered on an individual basis and will need to demonstrate substantial work experience either paid of voluntary and demonstrate how their experiences, knowledge and skills will enable them to study at master’s level. This will be at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor. Additional entry requirements - Occupational health assessment, to assess fitness to undertake the practice component of the degree. - Criminal record check, via Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service or equivalent for non-UK residents. - All successful candidates will be expected to have Key Skills level in English and Mathematics. This is equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above. Please refer to the full requirements on our website. We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
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