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Social Work MSci

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The integrated master's in social work degree is a professional qualifying course, designed to equip you with the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge to succeed in a future career in social work. The four-year program combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single degree, helping to prepare you to work in all social care settings including residential, field, daycare, healthcare, and education within statutory, voluntary, and private sectors, as well as multi-disciplinary settings and work teams. The course is managed and delivered by long-standing partnerships between the University and local social work agencies including statutory, voluntary, and service user-led organizations, and aims to produce practitioners who can critically reflect on their practice. Social work can be a challenging but rewarding profession, and at Huddersfield, we take pride in helping you to develop the thoughtful, considerate, and professional qualities youll need to succeed in your chosen career in social work.

General Eligibility

An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject Or an academic reference indicating you are expected to obtain an Honours degree (2:1 or above) GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme You also need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to registration

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Understanding Social Work Introduction to Law and Social Policy Social Science and Professional Practice Working Together with Service Users and Carers
2 Year 2
Social Work Contexts & Organisations Research Methods and Skills Assessing Community Needs and Developing Resources Social Care Interventions
3 Year 3
Think Family and Strength Based Approaches Applied Law First Practice Placement Assessment and Care Planning
4 Year 4
Final Practice Placement Leadership Skills Statutory Social Work: Methods and Approaches

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

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