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Social Work MA

School of Health Sciences & Social Care

Brunel University

COURSE AIMS
This course aims to educate and train individuals to be reflective, research-minded practitioners who are able to work critically and professionally and in accordance with the principle of anti-discriminatory practice. The professional and academic elements are closely integrated throughout. There are 200 placement days, with the working week divided between time in placement and time in the University.

COURSE DETAILS
In the first year, professional studies focus on generic skills and understanding, and in the second year students specialise in training for work with a particular client group. In the first year the MA focuses on core concepts, themes and analytical skills in social work and in the social sciences, together with an introductory sequence of social research methods. In the second year students have the opportunity to study practice with particular client groups as well as research methods as applied social work practice.

TYPICAL MODULES

Core
- Social Work Placements (200 days)
- Law
- Social Psychology
- Social Policy
- Child Development
- Research Methods
- Reflective Social Work Practice
- Dissertation

Elective
Two from:
- Children and Families
- Community Care: Work with Adults
- Therapeutic Work with Individuals
- Family Work
- Care Management
- Mental Health
- Community Work

Dissertation

For more information and module descriptions please visit:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/health/healthcourse/postgraduate/cdata/Social...

General funding sources

For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.

General funding

Study information

Study mode:: 2 years full time, starting in September
Entry requirements:: A good honours degree (at least 2:2) in one of the following subjects: Sociology; Social Policy; Politics; Psychology; Law; Health and/or Social Care. Holders of all other degrees will require a minimum 2:1. Degrees in joint subjects will be considered on their own merits but the above subjects would normally need to constitute at least 50% of credits for a degree of 2:2 to be accepted. Before applying applicants must have experience commensurate with the demands of the course - typically at least one year's full time experience (or part-time equivalent) in paid employment or structured voluntary work with a relevant organisation. See web page for full requirements.

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

All candidates must have GCSE Grade C in English Language and Mathematics or acceptable equivalent.

In completing the Personal Statement all applicants must: demonstrate an understanding of the aims of Social Work; recognise the positive effects of Social Work intervention; show awareness of the multi-disciplinary nature of Social Work; comment on personal qualities that make them suitable for the course - substantiated with relevant examples; demonstrate readiness to learn about inequality and discrimination

Candidates must give specifics on the experience they have undertaken eg details of duties; duration of experience; context of experience (course placement; volunteer work; actual employment etc). Candidates must comment on the insight they have gained into Social Work through their experiences. Candidates must show their awareness of the variety of scope within Social Work and not confine themselves to one area (eg child welfare). Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in informing Social Work practice.

This is a highly selective course and only the strongest applicants will be invited for interview.

Please make your applications through Ucas

Ucas Code: L508
Short form of course: MA/SW
School of Health Sciences and Social Care
Brunel University
Uxbridge
Middlesex UB8 3PH
UK
Tel: +44 (0)01895 268846
Email: health-studies-courses@brunel.ac.uk

Course leader: Professor Judith Harwin

Details of bursaries for students studying social work can be found at: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/223/postgrad/SocialWorkBursaries.pdf