MSc Advanced Social Work Practice
Key information
Course Leader: Carole Galloway
Level: 7
Start date: Semester A & B
Mode of delivery: blended learning
School: Health & Social Work
Course Overview
This Master’s degree is designed for social workers who want to advance their professional practice and obtain an academic qualification. The programme is designed to enhance your current knowledge and understanding and give you opportunities to challenge and critically evaluate your professional practice.
The Programme is normally over 6 years. It offers fantastic flexibility in that if your circumstances were to change during your studies, you can choose to study fewer modules, gain less credits, and graduate with a diploma or postgraduate certificate.
Please note that entry to the programme can only be in semester A or B. You can study semester C modules individually.
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
- Applicants are registered with Social Work England
- Candidates hold a first degree in Social Work – those who do not have a first degree or equivalent are expected to evidence successful completion of at least 30 credits of Level 6 study.
- Applicants meet any pre-requisites identified in the individual DMDs of each module studied.
- Employed within a Social Work environment with appropriate qualifying experience.
Course Structure
The programme is offered in part-time (normally up to 6 years) mode and leads to the award of a MSc Advanced Social Work Practice.
The award of MSc Advanced Social Work Practice requires 180 credit points, including at least 150 at level 7 and successful completion of:
30 credits from the core modules;
90 credits from either the core or optional modules, accredited short courses from the AMS post graduate framework.
30 credits can come from other relevant HSK modules, short courses or modules from another School and 60 credits from the research modules.
Please see the download to the right hand side of this page for more details of the structure.
Where Will I Study
Most of the taught sessions take place on the College lane Campus and/online. However, some sessions may take place on other University sites.
Teaching Methods
- Modules are facilitated by a variety of experienced lecturers from the University as well as external expert speakers.
- You will need to have access to a suitable personal computer and a good reliable Internet connection.
Level
7
Credits
180
Course Leader
Carole Galloway
Start date
Semester A & B
Mode of delivery
blended learning
Faculty
Health & Social Work