| Social workers support and empower people to make changes and improve lives. They act to protect vulnerable people whilst respecting and promoting human rights. The MA study is over 20 months and the Postgraduate Diploma over 18 months. Successful completion of this intensive generic social work teaching programme will lead you to becoming a professionally qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England – Successful completion will enable you to practise in your chosen field of children and families or adults, and across a range of areas – including statutory, voluntary, private and the independent sector. Teaching staff are registered social work practitioners and bring specific areas of knowledge and expertise to the teaching programme. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
This course is specifically designed for people who want to qualify and practice as a professional social worker in England. Applicants should have a detailed understanding of social work practices in the UK and hold a 2.1 honours degree equivalent in a relevant subject area. Applicants must also have at least three months recent work experience in a social care setting, contributing to some understanding of social work.
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (three-year or four-year) at a recognised institution, with a minimum cumulative grade/ GPA (using 0-4 GPA scale) equivalent, corresponding to the published course entry requirements (please see the degree classification required on the course page for the degree programme to which you are applying). For Bachelor’s degrees completed in Canada:
First degree class required: 3.6 GPA or higher (minimum 82%)
2:1 degree class required: 2.9 – 3.59 GPA (minimum 70%)
2:2 degree class required: 2.4 – 2.89 GPA (minimum 62%)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | At least 3 months’ work experience in a social care setting, contributing some understanding of social work. Interview required
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.