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Full time January MA 2 years full-time
Social Work (32)

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? If so, our Social Work MA programme at Northumbria University could be the perfect fit for you. This 23-month full-time course offers a recognised route to registration with Social Work England. You'll study a range of modules, including law, social policy, communication skills, and professional practice. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, you'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through 170 days of assessed practice placements. Our state-of-the-art facilities, including simulated placement settings, will prepare you for the challenges of the field. Join us and become a qualified and influential social worker, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

About the course

What is a Social Worker?

A social worker is someone who seeks to improve people’s lives by helping with social and interpersonal difficulties, promoting human rights, and wellbeing. . They can support many kinds of people including the elderly, those with disabilities, people who have a learning disability, young offenders, children at risk of abuse, children living in foster care, autistic people, refugees, asylum seekers, people experiencing mental health difficulties, and those vulnerable to drug or alcohol abuse.

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Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, and GCSEs at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above in English Language and Mathematics.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements.

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages.


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