MPhil Social Work
Keele University
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Social work research has a long and distinguished history at Keele and 74% of research is judged world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).OverviewThe social work group in the School of Medicine, a key component of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is committed to excellence in research that develops knowledge about social work and that can be applied to advance the quality of professional practice for the benefit of people that use social work, ...Read more

Social work research has a long and distinguished history at Keele and 74% of research is judged world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).

Overview

The social work group in the School of Medicine, a key component of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is committed to excellence in research that develops knowledge about social work and that can be applied to advance the quality of professional practice for the benefit of people that use social work, in the region, nationally and internationally. Our research is grounded in a rich interdisciplinary approach and undertaken in partnership with a wide range of service delivery organisations. A wide range of research methods are used across the social work department, to conduct research about the experience of people using social work, the evaluation of professional practice and quality of professional education.

Research interests

Ageing and social relationships

Comparative social work

Children's rights and advocacy Evaluation in health and social care

International social work

Professional education

Social work with older people

Social work with children & families

Values and ethics

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.

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WUSCA ranking:
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93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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61st
What students say
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Millir
26 Oct 23

Great because it's friendly and supportive. It can be stressful sometimes when you don't know whats happening because it's different to..Read more

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Megan
10 Nov 22

I like that the uni feels safe and the SU is fun but I don’t think they take serious issues ie spiking and assault seriously..Read more

Entry requirements

Students require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have been also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement. 

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Students from EU

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Students from International

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Latest Social Work reviews

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Millir
26 Oct 23
Social Work BA (Hons)
Great because it's friendly and supportive. It can be stressful sometimes when you don't know whats happening because it's different to...
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Megan
10 Nov 22
Social Work BA (Hons)
I like that the uni feels safe and the SU is fun but I don’t think they take serious issues ie spiking and assault seriously...
Read more
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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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