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MSc in Social Work
| Awards Available | MSc PG Diploma |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | Two years full-time |
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Number of places | 55 |
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Programme overview
This two-year programme is designed for people wishing to qualify and practice as a professional social worker.
Social work is a demanding, but highly rewarding profession which is often under the spotlight of public attention. As a qualified social worker you will be able to work with both children and adults, helping them to be safe so they can cope and take control of their lives again. You will work with them to assess their needs, find what will help them, build their self-confidence, and link them to other services. This requires an ability to appraise complex and difficult situations, drawing on social science research and social work theories and methods of intervention. You will need a thorough understanding of social policies and a firm grasp of the legal powers and duties which underpin your practice.
The MSc in Social Work programme combines university-based learning and two extended periods of supervised practice as a student social worker in a social work agency. Completion of the degree will make you eligible to register with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and practice as a qualified professional social worker.
You will develop an understanding of the structural and personal factors that lead to disadvantage, oppression and discrimination and learn to apply this understanding to your practice. You will develop skills as a reflective practitioner, appraising relevant evidence, including research, to evaluate your own and others' work, and to contribute to the development of policy and practice.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Relevant social work/social care related experience (six months full-time, or part-time equivalent).
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
First year
Social Work Studies
- Social Work with Children and Adolescents
- Social Work with Adults
- Mental Health Social Work
- Homelessness
- Substance Misuse
- Domestic Violence
Applied Social Science and Law
- Human Development
- Law
- The Context of Social Work
Foundations of Social Work: The Professional Role
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Professional Principals and Values
- Social Work Theory and Methods
- Social Work Skills
Practice Learning 1
- 70-day Practice Placement
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Social Work with Adults
- Mental Health Social Work
- Child and Adolescent Work Practice
- Community Social Work Practice
- Social Work with Young Offenders
- Dissertation
- 100-day practice placement
Second year
Social Work Studies 2
Research in Social Work
Practice Learning 2
Application deadline: 30 April 2014. This may be extended subject to the recruitment process
Get in touch
School for Policy Studies
University of Bristol
8 Priory Road
Bristol
BS8 1TZ
Tel: +44 (0) 117 954 6755
Email: sps-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bris.ac.uk/sps/
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in all bands, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £5,600;
overseas £14,100
Fees stated are provisional, per annum and subject to annual increase.
Funding options
Funding arrangements for 2014/15 are currently under review. Information will be posted here as it becomes available. See also NHS Social Work Bursaries.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 40 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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