MA Social Work
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 Commencing in 2013-14, the programme will be subject to changes as a result of proposals of the national social work reform agenda and recommendations of the Munro review of child protection to ensure full conformity to new regulatory requirements. As a social work student you will be expected to work to the standards of performance set out by the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council, the new regulator for social work). The College of Social Work, the professional body, has developed a Professional Capabilities Framework which sets out key capabilities expected of you as you develop in your career. Our programme is designed to ensure that you can demonstrate the relevant standards and capabilities. Successful completion of this MA makes you eligible to register professionally as a qualified social worker in the UK. Independent studies place us among the UK's top five departments for social work teaching. Entry requirementsYou'll need a minimum 2:1 honours degree in any subject plus relevant experience, paid or voluntary, in a caring profession. In exceptional cases we may accept a 2:2 honours degree if you have extensive relevant work experience. Requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. We can only accept you onto this course if you have lived in the UK for the last five years, or have completed a CRB check considered equivalent to the UK's in the country where you have been living. Entry requirements for international students You can apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS):
Course contentThe new programme for 2013-14 is currently under construction, in line with the above changes. It will contain teaching in relation to law and policy; relevant theory and knowledge, including life course development and safeguarding; practice skills; social work values; a dissertation; and two placements (70 and 100 days) with local employers (local authority, NHS, private, voluntary or independent sector service providers). We'll update this information when the course outline is confirmed. Teaching
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Fees and fundingThe social work bursary was previously funded by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). You can contact them by visiting www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students, calling 08456 10 11 22, or via email using swb@ppa.nhs.uk. The bursary for social work from 2013 is currently under review. We'll provide more information about this when we know it. 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 Graduate Sally Deakin is Social Worker at Doncaster Social Services: 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 nowApply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). |
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