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University of the West of Scotland: Social Work
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | Education and Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| ask@uws.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our two-year MSc Social Work is professionally accredited by the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and will enable you to qualify as a social worker. The course combines the development of critical knowledge and practical skills that are required to enable you to play a crucial role in improving people's lives.
The degree offers a challenging and stimulating range of learning opportunities that will equip graduates with the key attributes necessary to work effectively in an increasingly globalised and pluralistic working environment.
Under the supervision of a practice teacher you will undertake 85 days of practice placement in year one and 115 days in year 2 of the programme. In year one you will also complete three taught modules. To complete the MSc you will undertake a dissertation.
Please note: placement settings are subject to availability.
It is a condition of entry to the programme that students are a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme run by Disclosure Scotland. You will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the University who cover the cost – any positive entries on your file may not preclude you from joining the programme, but it is important that you discuss this with the team in advance of accepting a place. The University retains the right to withdraw an offer if entries on a disclosure prevents you undertaking a mandatory placement and these have not been disclosed and discussed prior to the programme starting.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally have an existing Honours degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant social science discipline. In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet this criteria; this will be based on experience and individual merit. No applicant will be admitted with less than a 2:2 in a cognate academic discipline. The course is professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC), core to this recognition is that all applicants can demonstrate that they have literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Scottish National Five in both English and Mathematics; this must be demonstrated at the point of entry to the postgraduate social work programme. In addition, you are strongly advised to provide information about modules studied at Undergraduate level in your application. International qualifications will be accepted providing that they provide equivalent credits to that specified within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework; a satisfactory academic reference will be required in all cases. International students must also have attained IELTS 7, as a minimum across all aspects. You must demonstrate that you have an understanding of the social work role and that you have the potential to become a social worker. All applicants will be interviewed before being offered a place on this MSc. OFFERS OF STUDY |
| Location | Paisley Campus High Street Paisley PA1 2BE |
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