Study location	United Kingdom, Egham, Surrey
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	L508

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1); or overseas equivalent and Grade C or grade 4 GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English are regarded as an acceptable equivalent). A minimum of 6 months full time or 12 months part-time relevant experience working with vulnerable adults or children is required at the point of application. Preference will be given to applicants with a wide range of relevant experience and a 2:1 or above degree classification 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.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 7.0 (with no subscore below 5.5) CAE: 185 overall (with no subscore below 162)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. - A copy of your Mathematics and English results at Key Skills level 2 or GCSE level or overseas equivalent - A copy of your CV to include the duration and responsibilities of any voluntary work, part-time work and full-time work you have completed

More information	royalholloway.ac.uk/..ork/social-work.aspx

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules
Practice Learning 1 (this module has no credits, but is an essential requirement for social work qualification)

Human Behaviour in the Social Environment

Social Policy for Social Workers

Theories and Knowledge for Social Work Practice

Law for Social Workers

Practice Learning 2 (this module has no credits, but is an essential requirement for social work qualification)

Critical Social Work

Research Methods and Dissertation

Understanding and Working in Organisations

Career opportunities

We will prepare you for a career in a range of social work settings. Once you are qualified as a social worker, you will be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council. You will also have the option of continuing your academic development through a range of taught post-qualifying programmes and research opportunities within the department. The MSc course also equips you with the subject knowledge and a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

MSc Social Work graduates from Royal Holloway are actively sought after and recruited by our partner agencies and a wide range of social work employers in diverse and challenging settings.