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    MA Full-time 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Successful students studying our social work master’s become qualified to begin their careers in the industry.

Our (MA) Social Work Master’s Degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for qualification. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from human development and behaviour to research methods and policy analysis.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have met the required levels of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). They will then be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England (SWE) to begin their first year of employment as a registered and qualified social worker.

Entry Requirements

Key Requirements

All candidates must hold an Honours degree (Bachelor) at 2:1 or above

Plus:

  • GCSE: English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
    • Equivalent qualifications include the following at Level 2:
    • Functional Skills, Key Skills, Learn Direct.
  • Equivalency Test: If you have not achieved your Level 2 qualifications, you are eligible to take our University equivalency tests. The tests for this course are free of charge and can be taken completely online. Our admissions team will confirm in your offer if you are required to take one of these assessments.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Successful students studying our social work Master’s become qualified to begin their careers in the industry.

The English qualification is accepted throughout the UK. Graduates may return to the University of Wolverhampton (or any higher education institute) to undertake courses as part of their continuing professional development (CPD), which is a requirement to maintain social work professional registration.

These currently include Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educator courses, but additional courses are in development following policy changes related to the Mental Capacity Act. Candidates can also choose to enrol in a program of doctoral study - either a professional doctorate or a PhD.

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