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Liverpool Hope University: Social Work
| Institution | Liverpool Hope University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduate/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
UCAS APPLICATION COURSE CODE L501
The main aim of the MA in Social Work is to produce competent, reflective, analytical and research-minded social workers, who are vocationally qualified, with advanced knowledge and skills to bring about innovations through collaborative practice and continuous learning. The MA course is nationally recognised and validated and leads to eligibility to register with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a professional social worker.
Why choose this course?
Choose this subject if you want to make a difference to people’s lives and feel passionate and committed to social justice.
The student intake each year is limited to 25 students – you will get to know the teaching team well and also have the opportunity to develop excellent peer group support.
The team has expertise in children and family social work, theorising childhood, racism and anti-racist social work, mental health and mental health user movements, youth justice, radical social work histories, community engagement and international social work.
The Masters qualification is highly regarded by employers.
Master of Social Work - MSW
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree. GCSE Grade C or above in English (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system) or equivalent before application. Appropriate and relevant experience. Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB). Unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course. All candidates subject to interview and satisfactory health check. |
| Location | Hope Park Hope Park Liverpool L16 9JD |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree. GCSE Grade C or above in English (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system) or equivalent before application. Appropriate and relevant experience. Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB). Unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course. All candidates subject to interview and satisfactory health check. |
| Location | Hope Park Hope Park Liverpool L16 9JD |
Students at Liverpool Hope University have the best of both worlds; living and studying on friendly, beautiful campuses while also having the advantage of being a bus ride away from one of Europe’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
Dating back to 1844, our students always benefit from a high quality teaching and research environment. In 2023, we were proud to be awarded Silver in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Over the last eight years, we have invested more than £60 million in new university buildings and facilities to support the creation of an enriched learning environment. Liverpool Hope …
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