
Overview
Building on the success of our existing Social Work course at the University of Essex and the global reputation of the University's outstanding human rights research, we’ve designed a new postgraduate approach to social work education. Our Social Work students will not only acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to practice as social workers, but they will also have the opportunity to learn about the importance of human rights in an inter-professional manner, alongside students and tutors from the University's Law Clinic. Moreover, through our work with the United Nations, governments, human rights organisations and corporations all over the world, we bring a global outlook to our teaching.
Your future
We are first university in the UK to sign a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). This creates internship and research opportunities for our postgraduate students and is based on our long-established expertise in international humanitarian law.
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Courses include:
- Critical Issues in Contemporary Social Work
- Law, Policy and Ethics
- Life Span Development
- Practice Placement
- Using Research and Evidence in Social Work Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There is not currently a deadline to apply; however, courses may stop taking applications once full.
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects:
- American Studies
- Economics
- Finance
- International Relations
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Political Studies
- Statistics
- United States Politics
The following may also be considered:
- Applicants with a degree in an unrelated subject and have at least 5 years of work experience, such as working with a NGO, UN, or government. Please provide your CV.
- Applicants with a lower class degree where relevant modules have been studied with marks of 2:2 or above.
- Applicants who have achieved a first class degree in any subject.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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22750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 21 months. -
National
10500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 21 months.
Living costs for Colchester
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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Available Scholarships
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