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MA - Master of Arts
Coventry (Main Campus)
Full Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Social work can be a rewarding profession supporting people of all ages in distress. Accredited by Social Work England1, our MA/PGDip course meets government demand for a skilled workforce. Key course content includes: foundations of social work: explore the history, principles, legal frameworks, and ethical responsibilities of practice, building core skills and professional standards specialist practice: focus on work with children, families and adults, emphasising safeguarding and addressing inequalities professional development: cover critical reflection, leadership, research methods and a dissertation to enhance evidence-based practice. Why you should study this course Explore opportunities to assist individuals, groups and communities. Develop practical strategies to improve their situations and make a positive difference, protecting the vulnerable from harm and abuse or supporting people to live independently. Recognised internationally, this social work qualification could be your stepping stone to working for local government, voluntary and third sector organisations, charities or non-governmental organisations On successful graduation, you can apply to work in any area of social work, rather than simply qualifying for one area, such as childcare or mental health – a distinct advantage giving you greater flexibility in your career choices. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include: project reports tests essays exams practical coursework assignments portfolio viva presentations case presentations. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.