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University of Salford: Social Work
| Institution | University of Salford |
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| Department | School of Health and Society |
| Web | http://www.salford.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This qualification opens up a challenging and rewarding career in social work, social justice and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips graduates to work in the voluntary, statutory and private sector within fields such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research and management.
We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an MA in Social Work that develops critical analysis, open debate, questioning and dismantling of conceptual frameworks. If you want professional social work training founded on principles of empowerment and social justice look no further.
You will qualify as a professional social worker while gaining a master's degree.
You will: - Learn integrated knowledge, theory, research and practical understanding to use in your professional practice
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Study a program me designed collaboratively with service users, practitioners, carers, students and academic staff
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Develop skills to enable you to have a challenging and rewarding career in social work
This course comprises 50% academic study and 50% practice learning in a social work/care workplace setting.
The University makes every effort to assist students in finding a placement but is unable to guarantee that a placement opportunity will be available or that students will have access to the placement of their choice.
There is a nationally recognised shortage of placements and availability is dependent upon external providers who are able to offer a limited number of placements opportunities. If you are unable to take up a placement opportunity you will need to return any funding that you receive from the Student Loan Company if you are not actively attending the programme.
Full-time:
Year one - Introduction to Professional Social Work
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Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course
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Social Work Law Policy and Practice
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Professional Capability in Practice 1
Year two - Safeguarding in Social Work Practice
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Understanding social work research
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Research in Practice
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Professional Capability in Practice 2
There are 30 days of skill development that run over the duration of the course.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:1 or above. GCSE: English & Mathematics at grade C or above (In some circumstances, Level 2 alternative certificated qualifications in Maths and English; and a lower degree classification may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss this before applying.) |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:1 or above. GCSE: English & Mathematics at grade C or above (In some circumstances, Level 2 alternative certificated qualifications in Maths and English; and a lower degree classification may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss this before applying.) |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
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