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MSc Applied Social Work Practice

University of Salford

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Salford

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

This structured programme of study will enable you, a qualified social worker, to maintain your continuing professional development (CPD) for professional registration with Social Work England.

Social Workers are required to intervene in the lives of vulnerable people and people in crisis making decisions which impact directly on individuals, families and society. The emphasis in this course is on the application of skills (practical, critical and intellectual), knowledge and research to social work practice, with the aim of improving opportunity and outcomes for service users and communities.

Modules are offered which are relevant at whatever stage of career you are at – from modules to support you at the outset of your social work career to modules which develop supervision and management skills. All modules have been developed in collaboration with regional stakeholders.

You may enter the course as a sponsored student from your employer or maybe self-funding.

You will:

Have flexible access to modules which equip you will the critical skills needed for contemporary practice to improve the lives of service users
Enhance your career, professional credibility and employability with the scope to take one module or progress to the awards of PgCert, PgDip or MSc.

TEACHING:

This course has an integrated approach to teaching and learning, focusing on lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as independent learning methods.

Teaching is usually over five weeks, one day per week.

You will be encouraged to critically analyse and reflect upon your own practical experiences.

ASSESSMENT:

Assessment will vary by module, but will include written essays, reflective reports, analysis of supervision sessions, and professional discussion.

WHAT ABOUTAFTER UNI?

  • Completing CPD is now an essential part of maintaining your professional registration.
  • By undertaking CPD modules and courses, students demonstrate to employers a commitment to the profession.
  • Undertaking modules lead to better career prospects and promotion.
  • Modules are aligned to the College of Social Work’s Professional Capabilities Framework ASYE, Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker, and Advanced social worker levels.
  • Successful completion of the course demonstrates your capability to become a strategic level social worker.
  • The course supports The College of Social Work developmental pathways of Professional Social Work Educator, Advanced Social Work Practitioner and Social Work Manager.

You may also choose to pursue further study and research on our Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care/Advanced Practitioner/Social Work).

CAREER LINKS

Social work at the University of Salford has links with a wide variety of agencies in the Greater Manchester area. We work with local authorities, not-for-profit agencies and the voluntary sector. We work with over 300 agencies and are involved in collaborative training with our local authority partners.

This course and the modules have been designed with the involvement of local employers to support workforce development and the needs of stakeholders.

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Salford

  • University League Table

    82nd

  • Campus address

    University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 75 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    142 79%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    43
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    29th

    5

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