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Leadership and Management for Social Work – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,382 - | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 30 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This programme provides critically aware and research-based knowledge relating to the crucial areas of leadership and management practice for social work. It is designed to provide this as flexibly as possible, in order to meet a broad range of candidate and organisational needs.
The Diploma, and linked PQ (Higher Specialist) in Leadership and Management for Social Work and PQ in Leadership and Management, offered at Postgraduate (M) level, reflects eight standalone 20-credit modules, which can be combined to form the Post-Qualifying Award through four core modules and a selection of two choice modules.
Key facts
Type of Course: Taught, continuing professional development
Duration: Diploma: 18 months to two years part time. It is also possible to undertake standalone modules. MA top-up: one year part-time.
Start date: September 2011
Contents
The Diploma, and linked PQ (Higher Specialist) in Leadership and Management for Social Work and PQ in Leadership and Management, offered at Postgraduate (M) level, reflects eight standalone 20-credit modules, which can be combined to form the Post-Qualifying Award through four core modules and a selection of two choice modules.
Each focuses on differing aspects of management practice. However, each module also connects with all the other modules in reflecting the key management functions and occupational requirements for excellence in management.
These modules, which are academically accredited in their own right, are available to staff from varied disciplines and professional settings.
Candidates for the PQ award undertake six modules, comprising four core modules and a choice of two modules from a possible four.The resulting six-module sequence will form a 120 Credit Postgraduate (M level) Diploma in Leadership and Management for Social Work – comprising the PQ Leadership and Management at Higher Specialist Level.
Candidates completing three modules, one of which includes Managing Diversity, can receive an interim award of Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management for Social Work.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An Honours degree or equivalent evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level plus evidence of social work qualification and holding a management or other leadership role in a social work setting.
English language requirements
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band;
* TOEFL IBT 93 with no less than 20 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
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