Course Overview

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

General Eligibility

Undergraduate degree

• A Bachelor’s degree normally with a 2:2 honours or professional qualification (if applicable) from the UK or elsewhere.

• A Professional Qualification in Social Work (CQSW/DipSW).

• In addition, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a social worker.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).