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Higher Specialist Social Work, PGDip
University of Greenwich
School of Health and Social Care
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Greenwich
These programmes have been designed to enable qualified social workers employed in social work practice to gain a post-qualifying award in social work at the higher specialist or advanced levels. The programme incorporates the specialist standards prescribed by the General Social Care Council under its post-qualifying framework for social work education and training. To undertake these programmes students must already be qualified in social work and be registered with the GSCC.
Students who successfully complete 120 credits of study are awarded the postgraduate diploma. Those who complete an additional 60 credits are awarded the MA.
These programmes have been planned through close consultation with stakeholders in the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors and with service users and carers.
The programmes are flexible, enabling students to study on a part-time basis and integrate into work contemporary theoretical perspectives to develop their professional practice. There are two pathways: Social Work with Children and Families and Social Work Practice Education.
Career options
Graduates from this programme can pursue career progression within social work in the public, independent or voluntary sectors.
Contents
Both Pathways:
* Research and Development
* Independent Work-Based Learning
* Project (MA only)
Children and Families Pathway only:
* Safeguarding and Protecting the Welfare of Children
* Critical Decisions in Child Care
* Portfolio for Innovative Practice
* Choice of option courses
Social Work Practice Education Pathway only:
* Learning, Teaching and Assessing
* Course Design and Evaluation
* Practice Teacher
Assessment
Students are assessed through practice and coursework.
Attendance
2-3 years part-time (PGDip) Additional 1 year part-time (MA)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants must already be qualified in social work and have:
EITHER a first degree in a relevant subject obtained from an EU university (equivalent qualifications from non-EU universities are assessed on an individual basis)
OR a professional qualification and significant evidence of experience or expertise that suggests an ability to study at academic level M. This is assessed on an individual basis.
* You must also be a qualified social worker registered with the General Social Care Council, have the recommendation and support of your employer, and be currently employed as a social worker in your chosen specialism.
Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
Graduates will be listed on the Social Care Register of the General Social Care Council.
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