Qualify as a social worker on LJMU's Social Work MA, which is approved by Social Work England and caters for all service users in many settings.- Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to practice as a qualified social worker in a range of settings- Bursaries and funding support available for eligible applicants to help cover the cost of the course- Learn from experienced social work practitioners- Benefit from two key work placements- Enjoy a wide range of teaching and assessment techniques- Social Work education at Liverpool John Moores University is provided in collaboration with the Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership.- 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things and supported their learning well (National Student Survey 2025)Our teaching partnership comprises four Higher Education Institutions, eight Local Authorities, three NHS Trusts and a Voluntary Sector Organisation covering the Liverpool City Region, Warrington Cheshire West and Chester, and West Lancashire.The Partnership provides well-designed, challenging and sustainable social work education at initial and post-qualifying levels. As practice education is provided in collaboration with the partnership most placements will be drawn from the partnerships geographical footprint.Our programme will give you the skills, confidence and ability to: work with people in a caring and professional manner, assess situations for change, write concise and coherent reports and make convincing spoken and written presentations of ideas. You will summarise and present data, work individually and as part of a team and produce solutions to problems.The regulatory body for social work in England is Social Work England. You can read more about its regulatory body role on the Social Work England website.Upon successful completion of an accredited programme, you are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England.