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University of Brighton: Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Institution University of Brighton View institution profile
Department School of Humanities and Social Science
Web https://www.brighton.ac.uk
Telephone 01273 644644
Study type Taught

Summary

The course consists of university-based teaching and 200 days of practice learning. In your first term you’ll be introduced to foundational social work knowledge, including contributions from the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, social policy and politics, something which develops in greater depth as you progress through the course. Later in your first year and during your second, you’ll complete two placements lasting 70 and 100 days respectively.

Knowledge from professional areas such as counselling, education and health is also incorporated into teaching and learning across the programme and as part of this there are opportunities to work in larger interprofessional groups during your time on with us. In previous years this has included working with students from other vocational courses, such as medicine, midwifery, occupational therapy and education.

Teaching typically takes the form of workshop-style lectures, offering you opportunities to work closely with other students, qualified social workers and other professionals who may work closely with them.

In this sense, the course benefits from contributions from a number of external partners and you’ll also get to meet different people who’ve either been in contact with services themselves or care for someone who has. Use of actual and simulated case material is widely used within these sessions, helping you to apply your learning to real-world scenarios when on placement.

We’re especially keen to support you to become a curious, critical and compassionate practitioner so our teaching brings together concepts from critical theory, systemic thinking and relationship-based practice. Across the course you’ll be supported by regular tutorials to help meet your developmental needs. These will be facilitated by your Personal Academic Tutor, all of whom are social work qualified and registered with Social Work England.

It is possible to take the PGDip as a standalone qualification in 18–21 months, usually for candidates supported by an existing employer, or as an early exit award for those registered on the MSc who choose not to take the dissertation module but who meet all other PGDip requirements.

Master of Science

Our university has been named one of the top universities in the UK for how well it works with businesses, communities and public organisations (KEF4). It’s been recognised for making a big positive impact on the local economy and helping drive real change in society. This connection to industry and the community benefits our students by facilitating networking and work opportunities.

We have around 3,000 postgraduate students who come together to share their global perspectives and make a difference. Whichever campus you’re based at, you’ll join a community focused on positive change. And you’ll be investing in you, building …

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