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  MSc (by Dissertation) Social Work


University of Essex    School of Health and Social Care

Full time & Part time October MSc, Research Only 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Politics & Government (30) Social Work (32) Sociology (33)

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The MSc (by Dissertation) Social Work programme offers a fantastic opportunity to explore research in various social and health contexts. Whether your interests lie in the care of older people, support for refugees, or the experiences of looked after children, our experienced supervisors will guide you through the process. You'll have access to Masters level research methods modules and the Proficio research training scheme. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme can also serve as a stepping stone to a PhD. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with the Service User Reference Group, ensuring our courses meet the needs of patients and clients.

About the course

Our MSD in Social Work offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social and health contexts. You may be interested in the experiences of looked after children, the care of older people or the support provided to refugees but whatever your specific research interests we are likely to have a supervisor with the experience to support you in this process. You will be offered opportunities to access our Masters level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University’s Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and

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Entry Requirements

You will need a good honours degree, or equivalent, in a related discipline. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.



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