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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 | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01202 961916 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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 course is ranked 1st in its subject area for the second year running according to the 2021 and 2022 Guardian League tables
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This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience
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Statutory placements throughout 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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Thanks to our close ties with neighbouring local authority social services departments and local voluntary sector agencies you can network with employers and potential future colleagues
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You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in areas including child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge and disability
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Newly built skills facilities include various simulated community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice before going on placement.
MA
| 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. |
| Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Fees
| England | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16750 GBP for Year 1 |
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