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Social Work, PG Dip – (M.A.)
University of Greenwich
School of Health and Social Care
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,566 - ≈ € 10,990 (non-EEA) | ||
| 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
This programme is for graduates and leads to the nationally recognised qualification in social work and eligibility to register as a social worker with the General Social Care Council (the GSCC will shortly transfer this function to the Health Professions Council).
On completion, students will be able to work in the full range of social work and social care organisations in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.
At the beginning of the programme, all students will initially enrol for the PGDip programme and either progress to the MA programme in year two (depending on the grade point average achieved in year one) or continue with the PGDip. Undertaking the MA will involve completing a 60 credit Masters dissertation in year two. The programme includes 200 days of supervised practice placements, 80 days in year one and 120 days in year two.
Although this programme is a postgraduate one, application is via UCAS. The code for this programme is L502 A MOD/SW Aims of the programme
* To facilitate graduates to gain social work knowledge, skills and understanding and the ability to apply these to their practice. This will enable them, on qualification, to work with and support families and individuals who have challenging and complex needs.
* To develop and enhance students’ ability to critically analyse the values which underpin social work, such as social justice, equality and fairness. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of social policy, current social work legislation and enhanced practice skills.
* To develop critically reflective practitioners who can demonstrate excellent communication skills, creativity and emotional resilience and deal with the complexities and challenges of the social work task.
Career options
Social work is entering a time of considerable change a reform. For their future careers this programme will have prepared students to work with and support families and individuals who have challenging and complex needs in a range of settings. Employment opportunities in social work can be found in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.
Contents
Year 1
* Human Growth and Development for Social Work Practice
* Law and Policy for Social Work
* Social Theories for Professional Practice
* Skills, Methods and Models of Social Work Practice (including an extended period of 80 days practice learning)
Year 2
* Research Minded Evidence Based Practice
* Power, Politics and Change in Social Work Practice
* Transition towards Professional Social Work Practice
* Working with Complexity in Social Work Practice (including an extended period of 120 days practice learning)
* Research Project (MA students only)
Assessment
A range of assessment methods will be used including essays, case studies, observation reports, portfolios and practice documentation
Attendance
MA: 24 months full time, 36 months part-time
PGDip: 2 academic years full time, 3 academic years part time
Note: the part-time route is employment based and only available to graduates employed in organisations which are in partnership with the programme
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have:
A first class honours degree or 2:1 preferably in the Social Sciences
PLUS GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent.
PLUS a minimum of one year’s full-time experience or equivalent in a social work related activity, either paid or voluntary.
* Applicants with a high 2:2 degree may be considered.
* Applicants should also either be eligible for an NHS Social Work bursary or will be funded by their employer.
* Applicants will need to obtain a reference from their manager or volunteer coordinator.
* Applicants will also need to provide evidence of a satisfactory CRB and health check.
* Students who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an IELTS score of 7 with not less than 6 achieved in any element.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
Both the PGDip and MA lead to eligibility for registration as a social worker.
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