Overview

As a social worker you will have opportunities to make a real difference to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people in society. You could take your career in a number of directions such as working in child protection, with young people in care, older people, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, homeless people, people with drug dependencies, or with any other group of people with specialist needs.

The Social Work programme of the University of Sunderland combines classroom learning and practical experience. You'll study the context of social work, legal and policy frameworks, social work theory, psychological and sociological theory, power, discrimination and anti-oppressive practice. You will consolidate this theoretical knowledge with two placements to put your learning into practice.

Career ready

MA Social Work is a highly practical qualification. After successful completion of the MA Social Work course you will be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England as a newly qualified social worker.

Many Social Work jobs are with local authorities, but you could also work in an NHS trust, a voluntary agency, a charity, the Criminal Justice system or other agencies helping people in need of support.

With an MA in Social Work you also have the option to continue in academia, and apply to study for a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Social Work Context

Preparing for Practice

Theories and Models for Social Work Practice

Critical Perspectives in Social Work Practice

Social Work Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-18 00:00:00

More details

Applications for most masters courses are open all year round, but we highly recommend that you apply for your course at least six months before it starts.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 200 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Usually requires at least a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or a 2:2 if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification.

You also need Grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language, or equivalent qualifications. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Tuition Fee

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International

10000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Sunderland

758 - 1438 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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