MA Social Work
University of Salford
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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University of Salford

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This programme offers a challenging and rewarding career path in social work, social justice, and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips you to work across the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors, in areas such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research, and management.The course is designed to develop critical analysis, encourage open debate, and challenge existing conceptual frameworks. If you ...Read more

This programme offers a challenging and rewarding career path in social work, social justice, and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips you to work across the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors, in areas such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research, and management.

The course is designed to develop critical analysis, encourage open debate, and challenge existing conceptual frameworks. If you are seeking professional social work training grounded in principles of empowerment and social justice, this programme is ideal. Upon completion, you will qualify as a professional social worker while also earning a master's degree.

This programme is accredited by Social Work England, the professional regulatory body for social workers in England.

You will:

  • Gain integrated knowledge, theory, research, and practical understanding to apply in professional practice.
  • Study a programme collaboratively designed with service users, practitioners, carers, students, and academic staff.
  • Develop skills to build a challenging and rewarding career in social work.

This is for you if...

  • You are looking to transition into a career in social work.
  • You are committed to helping others.
  • You have a compassionate and caring nature.

All about the course

The MA Social Work programme blends academic study with practical experience in a social work or social care setting. The structure of the programme is as follows:

Year one:

  • Skills for Social Work Practice
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Contexts for Social Work Practice
  • Theories and Interventions
  • Professional Capabilities in Practice 1 (70-day practice placement)

Year two:

  • Decision-making in Social Work
  • Social Work Law and Policy for Practice
  • Understanding Research in Practice
  • Professional Capabilities in Practice 2 (100-day practice placement)

What will I be doing?

Teaching: The course employs an action learning approach that emphasises group work and individual responsibility for research and collaboration. This method fosters a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

Assessment: You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

  • Assignments
  • Practice portfolios
  • Independent research project
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Presentations
  • Hi-fidelity simulations

What about after uni?

This course provides a professional social work qualification, enabling you to work in any area of social work practice, including statutory, voluntary, and private sectors. After qualifying, you can pursue post-qualifying training in areas such as mental health or child protection. With a social work qualification, there is no typical career trajectory, allowing you the freedom to forge your own path in line with your personal motivations.

You may also opt for further study and research, such as the Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care/Advanced Practitioner/Social Work).

Career links

This programme is developed and operated in close collaboration with local social work agencies and local authorities, ensuring that the course content is relevant and up-to-date with current practices.

A taste of what you could become:

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Healthcare Social Worker
  • Child and Family Social Worker
  • Social Work Administrator/Manager
  • Policy Analyst

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12/101
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20th
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73rd

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Students should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:1 or above. 2:2 qualifications will be considered with relevant work experience and will be assessed on a case by case basis. GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4/C or above.

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