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Bournemouth University: Social Work
| Institution | Bournemouth University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Social Sciences and Social Work |
| Web | http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ |
| futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01202 961916 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please refer to the Undergraduate Course listing for MA Social Work to apply
This Master’s degree is both an academic qualification and a professional qualification. As it is approved by Social Work England you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of the course.
Why study MA Social Work at BU?
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This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience
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Placements during the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession
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Our cohorts are small and extremely well supported
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Our staff team is research active across a wide range of topics relevant to current social work practice, and this informs the curriculum and the learning experience of students
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Each student is allocated a Personal Tutor from the teaching team
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People with lived experience are actively and meaningfully involved in all aspects of the course, through the Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) partnership. The involvement of service users and carers was developed in social work and is now a feature across the faculty.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in any subject. Applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if they have strong relevant work experience. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. Please note that all successfully shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. This will demonstrate whether you show the necessary insight into social work, as well as the motivation and commitment to become a social worker. Please note that there are also non-academic entry requirements for this course, visit the course page on the BU website for full information. |
| Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Bournemouth University (BU) is a place where ambition meets opportunity.
We believe that education is about more than acquiring knowledge, it’s about developing the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our approach of integrating our globally recognised research and industry practice means our degrees are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue your passion.
Our motto is ‘To learn is to change.’ It’s a principle that runs through everything we do across education, research, professional practice and public engagement.
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