University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

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MA Social Work

University of Wolverhampton - Graduate Programs

Faculty:Institute of Public Health, Social Work and Care
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Social Work
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $17,000

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate.

Careers:Managers in Social, Community and Correctional ServicesSocial WorkersCommunity and Social Service Workers

Description:

This graduate entry level course is designed to equip social work students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for qualification. Upon successful completion of the course students will have met the required levels HCPC logoof the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). They will then be able to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and ready to begin their first year in employment as a registered and qualified social worker. The MA (Social Work) is an academic award dependent upon successful completion of a Masters level dissertation as well as demonstrating capable practice. There is an ‘exit award’ of PGDip, which allows successful students to register with the HCPC as a qualified and registered social worker. Students, who take this route, will be eligible to complete a Masters dissertation in Social Work Studies.


Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    All candidates must hold an Honours degree (Bachelor) at 2:1 or above. Candidates must have a GCSE grade C/4+ (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications include Key Skills Level 2; Learn Direct Level 2; and Functional Skills Level 2.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
    Application Notes : If English is not your first language, evidence of your proficiency must be dated within the last 2 years from IELTS level 7.0 with no element less than 6.5
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience
    All candidates must have substantial prior experience in the field of Social Care, Health or Education (this can be either paid or voluntary work and must be verifiable by a manager).Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and two references (academic and employer).



    * 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.

    Modified on October 21, 2022