MA Social Work
Edge Hill University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Develop the confidence and competence to challenge inequality and safeguard the most vulnerable in society. Prepare to work in this rewarding profession and gain eligibility to apply to register with Social Work England to practice as a social worker. Ready to change lives for the better? If you’re a graduate from a relevant discipline and want to commit to a career in social work, this course is the perfect match for you. Our MA Social Work degree, delivered with support from our partners in ...Read more

Develop the confidence and competence to challenge inequality and safeguard the most vulnerable in society. Prepare to work in this rewarding profession and gain eligibility to apply to register with Social Work England to practice as a social worker. Ready to change lives for the better? If you’re a graduate from a relevant discipline and want to commit to a career in social work, this course is the perfect match for you. Our MA Social Work degree, delivered with support from our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership, combines perspectives from social care, health, education and other relevant disciplines. Benefit from hands-on experience in work placements. Make the most of the knowledge and experience of academics, practitioners, employers, policy makers, service users and carers. Their backgrounds are in social care, social work, health education and other disciplines, so they have a lot to teach you. Our social work course is approved by Social Work England (SWE). This means on successful completion of this course you’ll gain eligibility to apply to register with SWE as a qualified social worker. An approved degree Our social work course is approved by Social Work England (SWE). This means on successful completion of this course, you’ll gain eligibility to apply to register with SWE as a qualified social worker.

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47/279
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10th
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57th
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Rose-marie
04 Feb 25

Support services have been really helpful, including course tutors. I've been really well supported by the inclusion team and my course tutors with my disability. The wait for..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, such as social sciences, psychology, or health and social care. Applications will also be considered from students who have a 2:2 and are from an under represented group in Higher Education, that is: have caring responsibilities, considerable work experience, or are a care leaver. Such applications will be considered on an individual basis. You must evidence GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above, as well as confirmation of your ability to use basic IT facilities including word processing, internet browsing and use of email. You must also have relevant paid or voluntary work experience and be able to relate this to the skills and values of social work.

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£9,250 per year

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£18,000 per year

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£18,000 per year

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Rose-marie
04 Feb 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
Support services have been really helpful, including course tutors. I've been really well supported by the inclusion team and my course tutors with my disability. The wait for...
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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