Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work Practice Education
University of Suffolk
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OverviewResearch suggests that one of the most valued learning experiences for social work students on BA (Hons) and MA programmes are the practice learning placements. The success of these are often determined by the skills and knowledge of the practice educator.This course will aim to produce high quality social work practice educators who are able to produce evidence-informed assessments of social work students and newly qualified social workers.Whatever you choose to study, you will learn ...Read more

Overview

Research suggests that one of the most valued learning experiences for social work students on BA (Hons) and MA programmes are the practice learning placements. The success of these are often determined by the skills and knowledge of the practice educator.

This course will aim to produce high quality social work practice educators who are able to produce evidence-informed assessments of social work students and newly qualified social workers.

Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in state-of-the-art surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.

Every teaching room has state-of-the-art AV equipment enhancing students learning experience and spread across the open study areas there are approximately 50 iMacs. The dual function technology allows students to choose between Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac software, allowing students to utilise the technology that best supports their chosen field of study.

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WUSCA ranking:
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34/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
CUG Ranking
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58th
What students say
H
Helen
29 Nov 24

Teaching staff are great. Having to pay to park is..Read more

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Shannon
27 Nov 24

The best would be the environment and friends I have made. I have been loving the course so far. The worst would be I have to make an appeal for one of my assignments in my first..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to hold a recognised social work qualification - have held this qualification for at least two years, with at least two years post-qualifying professional experience and registered with Social Work England (SWE).

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£3,030 per year

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UK part-time tuition fee: £1,010 per 20 credits.

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H
Helen
29 Nov 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
Teaching staff are great. Having to pay to park is...
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Shannon
27 Nov 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
The best would be the environment and friends I have made. I have been loving the course so far. The worst would be I have to make an appeal for one of my assignments in my first...
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University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ipswich  0.5 miles away

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