MA Social Work

You'll need:

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree (except in exceptional circumstances) or international equivalent
• GCSE grade C or above in English or certificated equivalences, regardless of previous educational qualifications
• Completion of a written test, regardless of previous qualification or educational background
• Non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment (or an equivalent assessment) with a minimum of 6.5 in each skills area. 
• International applicants can demonstrate their English language from any of the accepted qualifications or by taking the Derby English Language Test (any testing with evidence of attainment needs to be completed prior to the submission of an initial application). If applicants are using a WAEC qualification as certified evidence this must be at a minimum of C4 for English

• To be considered for interview your Personal Statement must evidence the following:

  • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of UK based social workers

  • Relevant social care/work experience (paid or unpaid).* You need to state how this relates to social work.  You may want to refer to Social Work England/BASW Professional Capabilities Framework domains to do this.

  • The length of time you have spent gaining this experience and how it makes you suitable for undertaking the social work course at this time.

• Applications that do not provide the above at the time of application may be rejected. Re-submission of applications will not be accepted if an unsuccessful application has already been submitted in the same academic year
• To undergo a health check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The health check determines your fitness for practice
• Confirm prior to interview/offer decision making that you can use basic IT facilities, including word processing, internet browsing and use of email

Accreditation of prior learning will not be considered for this course

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There's a growing demand for qualified social workers who can work in a variety of fields, and this course prepares you for that. You could work with issues such as child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health, disability, older adults and youth justice. These may exist in a variety of settings such as hospitals, day centres, area offices, residential centres, voluntary sectors and schools.

Once you are a qualified social worker, you'll be expected to continue your professional development so you can keep up-to-date with current trends in the sector and keep your skills updated.

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