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MSc - Master of Science
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
SOCIAL WORK CAREERS
Job prospects are excellent; 95% of social work students from Swansea University are employed in graduate level jobs within six months of completing their undergraduate degree (Unistats 2017), and post-graduate students are expected to be in similar demand.
Our career support services include:
To apply for this course you will need: A UK degree (2:2 or above) in a social work/social science-related discipline, plus Maths and English or Welsh GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent, e.g. Key Skills level 2 (QCDA) Numeracy or ‘Application of number’, e.g. Key Skills level 2 (QCDA) Communication. You will need to demonstrate awareness and understanding of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. Applicants are required to have undertaken over 300 hours of direct social care work.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,250 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. Additional costs may apply.
Students from EU
To be confirmed
Students from International
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Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...