Overview

Why study this program?

The academic staff and practitioners form the Advanced Social Work Practice program at Middlesex University bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, and our long-standing and strong ties with local authorities, charities and independent agencies ensure our courses provide the most current policy and practice in social work. Teaching staff are very supportive and do their best to ensure you succeed.

Upon graduation, you will have developed the knowledge and skills to be able to apply for specialist practitioner roles and/or more advanced social work positions such as those within management.

Course content

Upon completion of this programme you will have knowledge and understanding of advanced application of theories, models and methods of social work interventions and related research in social work practice as well as understanding the lives and experiences of people who need social work services.

You will be able to work in accordance with the relevant Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) and the social work regulatory body’s policies and guidance, and have the knowledge required to meet the requirements of PCF for social work at an advanced level.

You will enhance and deepen your research practice skills and critical thinking so that you can evaluate research and scholarship in the field and apply it sensitively and systematically. You will develop your clinical and professional leadership, and demonstrate mastery of social work skills within your specialist area.

Career Opportunities

Having an advanced masters-level qualification in social work is advantageous if you would like to:

Progress your social work career to a more senior role
Work as a social worker overseas
Work in academia
Complete further study at PhD level

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Best Interest Assesor
Strengthening Mental Health Practice
Leadership in the Public and Community Services
Service Delivery and Quality Improvement
Relationship Based Practice: Advanced Intervention Skills
Assessed and Supported Year in Employment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above or equivalent and/or a social work qualification at undergraduate (level 6) or postgraduate / masters (level 7)
You must have a minimum of two years post qualifying experience. Please note that certain modules require a specific number of years of post-qualifying experience
You must currently be employed as a social worker

You must have a satisfactory DBS check
You must have competence in English language to study with us

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

980 GBP / module

≈ 980 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

980 GBP / module

≈ 980 GBP / module

Additional Details

Fee is for Stage 1 module
Specific fees for each invidividual module.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why study this program?

Course content

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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