Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)
This Masters programme is ideal for graduates with relevant experience interested in pursuing a professional career in social work. You will receive an approved qualification, enabling you to register with Social Work England and work as a qualified professional social worker on completion of the programme.
Work with and learn from Experts By Experience
The MA Social Work is an academic and professional qualification which also provides a gateway to more specialist therapeutic qualifications and research degree programmes. Social work education at Goldsmiths has a long and distinguished record we have one of the most respected social work units in the UK, and you'll be taught by established social work academics and associate lecturers who have considerable research and/or practice experience in their fields.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1 modules
- Human Growth and Development
- Community Needs and Services
- Social Work Methods and Skills
- Social Work Practice Learning Year 1
Year 2 modules
- Law and the Organisational Context of Social Work
- Research Methods
- Social Work Practice Learning 2
Program Outcome
You will learn the values, skills, and knowledge neededto practise as a reflective and ethical social worker, and be well equipped for the challenges of contemporary social work practice. You also will be encouraged to make links between anti-oppressive practice, the social work values, the legal framework, theories, methods and skills of intervention, and social work practice throughout the programme. You will cover some of the following areas:
- human growth and development
- community needs and services
- social work methods and skills
- assessment in social work
- law and organisational contexts of social work
- research methods
- children and families pathway
- adults pathway
- mental health and disability
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The programme will enable you to register and practise as a qualified social worker.
English Language Requirements
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