Social Work

University of Chichester

Our MA Social Work course prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.

You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social problems. The MA Social Work course begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills. You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements.

Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners. We have cultivated strong relationships with several local authorities, where you will learn apply your knowledge to real-world situations and a gain a vital insight into the professional life of a social worker.

Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession. We have a long tradition of providing a supportive, student-centred approach to learning and teaching and we believe it is our role to help you develop both personally and professionally throughout your degree. This has culminated in our excellent rating in the national student satisfaction survey that has underpinned our well-established reputation for teaching Social Work.

This course is approved by social work regulator Social Work England. By the end of the course you will be ready to register with Social Work England and begin your career as social work professional.