MASocial Work
| Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2:1 honours degree in sociology, social policy, development studies, international relations, political science or a related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Course content
The taught modules are:
Social Work Practice – Contexts, Values and Skills
Human Growth and Development through the Life Course for Social Workers
Law and Social Policy for Social Work
Practice Placement 1
Practice Placement 2
Skills for Social Work Practice
You’ll go on two placements with local agencies (local authority, private, voluntary or independent sector service providers). One placement is for 70 days, the other for 100 days.
Teaching
Lectures
Small-group work
Individual projects
Group projects
Supervised dissertation
Assessment
Assessed essays
Group project work
Peer assessment
Group and individual presentations
Exam
Dissertation