MA Professional Practice with Children and their Families
Department of Sociological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
You aim to understand the human world, where you fit into it and how you can help other people. As one of the UK's top ten research departments in our field, we can help you to achieve your goals.
About the course2 years full-time This course is for professionals working with children and their families or carers. It is particularly suitable for qualified childcare social workers from statutory, voluntary and independent sector agencies who work in residential, field, hospital or day care settings. The course will train you to be a child-centred, critically reflective social worker whose practice focuses on:
We are pleased to be able to add a modular route to our postgraduate continuing professional development (CPD) activity in Professional Practice with Children and their Families. The CPD route is available to qualified practitioners and their employers in order to provide greater flexibility and choice for study at a post-qualifying level. You'll be able to complete the modules independently, or use the credits you achieve by completing them successfully to build future awards that will map to existing and any proposed post-qualifying (PQ) frameworks. This enables you to complete an approved and accredited award over a longer period of time. Entry requirementsYou'll need 2:2 honours degree plus a social work or equivalent professional qualification. You should be currently employed in a relevant work setting that will support your studies: many of the assessment requirements are for direct work with children and their families or carers. If you don't have a degree but you can provide evidence of the ability to study at postgraduate level, we will consider your application. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
Course contentYou must take four 15-credit modules and two 30-credit modules. You'll also need to complete a 60-credit dissertation. Core modules
Optional modulesThe following options are expected to be available:
These modules may be of interest if you want to explore a leadership and management professional award. Teaching
Assessment
Fees and fundingFunding may be available from some employers. You should ask your employer for further details. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: E: sociological.studies@sheffield.ac.uk |
Where your masters can take youOur graduates go on to become academics, researchers or health and social care professionals. Others become managers or administrators in the public and private sectors. Stay informedOur interdisciplinary approach brings together sociologists, social policy analysts, social workers and social anthropologists. Our empirical research is internationally recognised, and our contributions to current policy debates are significant and trusted. One of the UK's top ten research centres for social work and policy.Stay connectedYou'll get access to office space in a centrally located postgraduate facility. Use our flexible work spaces to connect with postgraduate research students and get involved in the work of the department. You'll discover a positive, friendly atmosphere where staff and postgraduate students work together as colleagues. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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