Social Work MA

Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

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24 monthsProgram duration

24,270 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Social Work MA is a prestigious two-year course which focuses on the strong relationship between theoretical and practical education. Once you've completed your MA, you will gain a competitive professional masters degree, recognised by Social Work England.

On this course you will:

learn from a diverse team of professionals
gain hands-on experience through two placements
receive support throughout to help you achieve your full potential

You will receive high quality teaching from a diverse team of professionals, including passionate, research-active academics, current social work practitioners, peers, service users and other specialists from a variety of backgrounds and organisations. Together, they will help you develop a detailed understanding of how to apply social work theories in practical settings.

To complement your university-based learning, you’ll gain hands-on experience through two placements offered by the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership (SYPT). Our relationship with the SYTP is unique and ensures all students complete a 100-day placement in each year of study. You’ll work in a local authority statutory setting in mental health, adult or children and families’ practice. Regionally, we are the only programme to offer this for both placements at masters level.

We’ll support your practical learning with dedicated University recall days and weekly personal study time, enabling you to reflect on your experiences, catch up with your peers, and seek support from your personal and placement tutor.

By the end of this programme, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people and communities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

learn from a diverse team of professionals
gain hands-on experience through two placements
receive support throughout to help you achieve your full potential

TOEFL

95+

PTE Academic

67+

IELTS

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree with at least 3 months of relevant work experience/volunteering in a caring role. We will also consider your application if you have a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree with 12 months of relevant work experience/volunteering in a caring role.
Relevant experience can be gained from a voluntary or employed capacity and can include work with social welfare and community groups, children or young people, older people, disabled people, or those with mental health problems. It will require the candidate to provide evidence that they are able to call upon formative experience or from school or college placements, in a relevant health and/or social care setting.
You must have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above. Please make this clear on your application as we are unable to proceed with your application without confirmation.
We accept alternatives to this, including: a minimum 12 credits for Mathematics or English GCSE equivalent unit, providing these are approved university and Access Validating Agency units. We also accept level 2 adult numeracy and literacy as valid substitutes, but not Application of Number.
Before joining the course, you will be expected to have basic IT skills, including being able to use the internet, word processing software and email.
As part of the admissions process you will be required to complete an online interview and test should your application be successful.
To help you prepare for the interview, we've put together a guide on what to expect and how you can prepare.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,440 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

24,270 GBP

Other Expenses

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Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

24 monthsProgram duration

24,270 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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