Masters in Social Work - MSW
University of York
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The Master in Social Work (Hons) is a professional qualification which entitles you to apply to register as a social worker: a challenging and rewarding career. This four-year course, which includes two years of postgraduate study, provides an advanced alternative to standard three-year BA Social Work degrees. Youll gain a Masters-level qualification which is highly valued by employers. Youll have the opportunity to gain practice experience in a voluntary sector placement in your second year, ...Read more

The Master in Social Work (Hons) is a professional qualification which entitles you to apply to register as a social worker: a challenging and rewarding career. This four-year course, which includes two years of postgraduate study, provides an advanced alternative to standard three-year BA Social Work degrees. You'll gain a Masters-level qualification which is highly valued by employers. You'll have the opportunity to gain practice experience in a voluntary sector placement in your second year, followed by placements within diverse social work settings in Year 3 and 4.Service users and carers contribute directly to our teaching, giving you an unparalleled insight into the complexities of social work. Join a thriving School, internationally recognised for its teaching and research excellence and gain a solid foundation from which to begin your professional journey.

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Imogen
26 Feb 24

The atmosphere is so lovely and comforting, the green space is so good for taking walks for mental health. The support that I have received is great but I have heard other stories..Read more

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Grace
19 Feb 24

Staff are very friendly and helpful, facilities are good and the campus is really nice. Some of the facilities could be a bit more modern...Read more

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£26,900 per year

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Imogen
26 Feb 24
MA Social Work
The atmosphere is so lovely and comforting, the green space is so good for taking walks for mental health. The support that I have received is great but I have heard other stories...
Read more
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Grace
19 Feb 24
MA Social Work
Staff are very friendly and helpful, facilities are good and the campus is really nice. Some of the facilities could be a bit more modern....
Read more
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University of York
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a globally celebrated research-intensive university located in one...

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