Social Work MA
University of Chester
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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The social work profession is dynamic and diverse. It requires a particular combination of intellectual ability, analytical skills, emotional resilience, empathy, and the ability to use role-based authority when needed.Course overviewSocial workers work closely with other organisations to support and protect children and adults from harm, and to effect personal and social change. Studying Social Work at the University of Chester will offer you an opportunity to develop the skills needed to ...Read more

The social work profession is dynamic and diverse. It requires a particular combination of intellectual ability, analytical skills, emotional resilience, empathy, and the ability to use role-based authority when needed.

Course overview

Social workers work closely with other organisations to support and protect children and adults from harm, and to effect personal and social change. Studying Social Work at the University of Chester will offer you an opportunity to develop the skills needed to perform as a social work practitioner in today’s challenging and unpredictable landscape.

Assessment

We employ a range of assessment methods, including essays, presentations, portfolios, and role plays. You will also benefit from 30 skills days and 170 days of full-time practice placement over the two years.

Job prospects

Social work is a diverse profession offering many employment opportunities. Most of our MA graduates obtain posts on completion as local authority social workers. However, some work in the PVI sector and some go on to study at doctorate level.

We embed employability skills in our programme; teaching practice skills including assessment and risk management, alongside self-care/ wellbeing. The 170 days on placement develop employment skills and offer students direct contact with potential employers. You will also gain PGDip award in this course.

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2/101
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24th
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56th
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Deborah
03 Nov 23

The student support is great and how the lectures are delivered includes students and aids easy learning...Read more

SR
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22 Feb 20

I have had a very good experience. The relationship with tutors is excellent and the support they provide is good too. I have made lots of friends and feel this University was the..Read more

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Entry requirements

You need 2:1 (or above) honours degree in any subject, Grade C/4 in GSCE English Language. We will also consider nationally recognised equivalent qualifications, IT competence, a satisfactory DBS and occupational health check.

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£2,026 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Full course fee: £4,052 (spread over two-years).

£8,500 per year

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Students from EU

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Full course fee: £17,000 (spread over two-years).

£8,500 per year

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Students from International

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Full course fee: £17,000 (spread over two-years).

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Deborah
03 Nov 23
Social Work MA
The student support is great and how the lectures are delivered includes students and aids easy learning....
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SR
Student Reviewer
22 Feb 20
Social Work BA (Hons)
I have had a very good experience. The relationship with tutors is excellent and the support they provide is good too. I have made lots of friends and feel this University was the...
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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Sarah Parker Redmond House Barbauld Street Warrington WA1 1WA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Padgate  0.5 miles away

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