Social Work, MSc
Swansea University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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SEP-26

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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Our accredited Master’s degree in Social Work will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a rewarding career as a registered social worker. You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice. You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other ...Read more

Our accredited Master’s degree in Social Work will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a rewarding career as a registered social worker. You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice. You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus. Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to social work practice and policy, and develop professional reflective practice techniques.

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To apply for this course you will need: A UK degree (2:2 or above) in a social work/social science-related discipline, English or Welsh GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent, e.g. Essential Skills/Key Skills level 2 Communication; An understanding of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care; Sufficient relevant experience in social care that you can demonstrate the values and basic skills that correspond to those generally expected of social workers; Appropriate personal and intellectual qualities; To be able to understand and communicate effectively in written and spoken English or Welsh.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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