Social Work (Qualified Status)

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School of Social and Life Sciences · Social sciences

By choosing the MA Social Work at Wrexham, you will benefit from: - Skills-focused learning, including dedicated skills days and simulation-based activities using our purpose-built learning house, Ty Dysgu. - Two substantial practice placements in both statutory and non-statutory settings, working with different service user groups to gain wide-ranging real-world experience. - An experiential learning environment designed to help you develop the knowledge, confidence and professional skills required to practise effectively in the dynamic field of social work. - Teaching by experienced social work academics with extensive professional practice and/or research expertise. - Research-active staff who are subject specialists across a wide range of social work areas, including learning disabilities, trauma-informed practice, creative social work methods, child protection and intuition in social work, women’s experiences of stalking, and poverty and social policy in Wales. - Expert input from Visiting Professor Dr Neil Thompson, an internationally recognised leader in social work and social care. Dr Thompson has published over 50 books and holds a Lifetime Achievement Award from BASW Cymru. He is also a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Royal Society of Arts, and the Institute of Welsh Affairs. - A strong employability focus, demonstrated through evidence-based teaching, experiential learning, and the development of practical skills aligned with professional standards. - High-quality placement support and supervision from qualified social workers, supported by strong regional partnerships with employers and workforce development teams across North Wales.

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