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MA Social Work

Bournemouth University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Lansdowne Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This Master’s degree is both an academic qualification and a professional qualification. As it is approved by Social Work England you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of the course. This course is ranked 1st in its subject area for the second year running according to the 2021 and 2022 Guardian League tables. This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience.Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession. Thanks to our close ties with neighbouring local authority social services departments and local voluntary sector agencies you can network with employers and potential future colleagues. You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in areas including child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge and disability. Newly built skills facilities include various simulated community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice before going on placement.UCAS Code:L501

Tuition fees

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£ 18,500per year

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, The Hub, Poole House, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    22nd out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    135 74%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    30th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    31st

    26

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