MA Family Support

Course Overview

You’ll learn from research-active academics with extensive experience as social care and family support practitioners. They’ll work with you to help you develop effective practice in a range of settings – from social care and health, to education.

General Eligibility

• A good honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject area.

• Degrees in non-related subjects will also be considered if you can demonstrate relevant paid or voluntary work experience and a commitment to study. Additionally, candidates without a BA/BSc may be considered where you can demonstrate evidence of equivalent prior learning and experience.

• Six months’ experience of ongoing engagement in work with children, young people and families, or equivalent relevant paid or voluntary employment/work experience involving direct support of children, young people and families.

• Ability to work with groups of children and access support from experienced professional colleagues.

• The support and agreement of an employer through confirmation of support for study, verification of experience and allocation of a mentor (pastoral support). Alternatively, you should be willing to complete a family support placement – this would be individually negotiated to fit with any current work commitments you may have.

• If you will be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent