Course Overview
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work course prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice. We welcome a range of students with varying backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.
You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults, and a wide range of social problems. The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work course begins with a carefully structured induction program before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills. You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial program; linking university-based learning to practice placements.
Key Facts
- Part-time- 18 months
- Start Date- September
Entry requirements
- An honors degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.
- UCAS 96-112 tariff points.
- A-Levels BBC – CCC
- BTEC/ Cambridge Technical DMM – MMM
- Access to HE Diploma Pass with at least 12 Distinctions and 15 Merits.
- IB 26-28 points
- GCSE C/4 or above in English Language.
- IELTS 7.0 overall
Careers
Our MA Social Work course is accredited by the national social work regulator: Social Work England. This means that graduates will be able to register with Social Work England as qualified social workers (NQSW). Our close relationships with our social work placement partners often result in our graduates continuing into Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or NQSW roles with those local authorities. Our partners are invited to talk to our students throughout your degree, meaning you will be able to network whilst still learning, putting you one step ahead of the competition.
Course Content
- Introduction To Social Work
- Human Development and Psychology across the Lifespan
- Social Work Law and Social Policy
- Practice, Research and Dissertation Skills
- Social Work Methods of Assessment, Intervention, Risk, and Safeguarding
- Values, Dilemmas and Conflicts in Social Work Practice
- Assessed Practice 1: 70-Day Placement
- Reflection, Analysis and Decision Making with Children and Adults
- Assessed Practice 2: 100-Day Placement
