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MA - Master of Arts
University of Northampton
Full Time
FEB-25
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Northampton
Full Time
FEB-25
2 years
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OVERVIEW
The University of Northampton’s MA Social Work degree offers a dynamic two-year course which equips students with the requisite skills, knowledge and capabilities to graduate as a professional Social Work practitioner ready to make a difference within the contemporary social care arena.
Social Work continues to be a key professional role within UK society, seeking to promote social justice, address inequality and facilitate self-determination in those individuals and families requiring formal support.
Course Details
The MA Social Work degree programme aims to prepare students for professional practice through a 2-year Master’s course that blends key academic modules and rigorous placement experiences which focus on required professional standards appropriate to the delivery of assessment and support for those in need within our communities.
The Social Work MA course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG3 of Good Health and Wellbeing.
Our MA Social Work programme is a challenging but ultimately rewarding route to professional qualification within a dynamic and multi-faceted career. The Social Work masters program itself is aligned with the education and professional standards of the current professional regulator – Social Work England. Additionally the academic and practice-focused material links with the British Association of Social Workers and Professional Capabilities Framework which starts at entry to the programme and follows professional development through to qualification.
Studying for a Social Work MA degree offers opportunities to develop academic and professional skills, such as: analytical report writing; assessing and managing risk; developing an understanding of the application of legislation in practice; evidence-based and theory linked practice plus direct work with families, children and other professionals. A key focus within the programme is the skills development linked to practice placement experiences which enable students to further, test, analyse and develop their Social Work skills with a range of organisations and individuals.
We have a broad range of placement providers which enables us to match students to suitable placements in the arenas of children in need, adults with mental health needs, youth offending, child protection and adult safeguarding, domestic abuse and education. All placements are quality assured by our dedicated placement team and full support is offered to all students whilst on placement via on-site or long-arm Practice Educators.
Students need to have a relevant undergraduate degree (ideally a 2:1 classification) or other recognised equivalent qualification. A Pass or 3rd will not be considered. Applicants are advised to discuss the relevance of their Degree in their personal statement. All applicants must have GCSE’s grade C/4 or above in English Language and Math or certified equivalencies Key skills Level 2 will be accepted, regardless of other qualifications. Applicants without these will not be considered. Applicants must have 6 months of relevant social care or social work focused work experience, ideally 2/3 days a week (and be able to evidence this). This could be paid or voluntary work. Students yet to graduate should ideally provide an academic reference (although a professional reference would be acceptable). Students who have already graduated should provide a professional reference.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,000 per year
Students from Domestic
Year 1: £6000 (The course is charged over 2 years). Year 2: £6000 (The course is charged over 2 years).
£17,000 per year
Students from International
The fee covers both years of the course but must be paid in full during the first year.