PgDip Professional Social Work Practice

This practical, work-based course gives you the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised professional qualification in social work together with a postgraduate academic award. It offers intensive, hands-on experience of working in a social work role through placements in a local authority.

This innovative Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Social Work Practice (Step Up to Social Work) is commissioned by two regional employer partnerships to provide high-quality, work-based education and training for aspiring social workers. Funded by the Department for Education, students on this course receive a bursary and are fully supported by a local authority Children’s Services department.

It is designed to give you the ability to critically evaluate current theoretical understanding and practice while developing your ability to apply your knowledge and skills in your workplace. The course also offers you the opportunity to undertake a piece of supervised original research.

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at the Honours level or equivalent.

To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honors degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognized university or HE institution.

We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.