MA Social Work

at Edge Hill University

Core Modules

• Contemporary Social Work Practice
• Dissertation
• Placement 1
• Placement 2
• Research and Practice
• Social Work Law and Policy
• Social Work Theory and Methods
• Specialist Social Work Practice with Adults
• Specialist Social Work Practice with Children, Young People, Families and Carers

• You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, such as social sciences, psychology, criminology, or health and social care. GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.
• You must have relevant paid or voluntary work experience and be able to relate this to the skills and values of social work. An interview, written exercise and group-based task form part of the selection process.
• If you accept an offer from Edge Hill University, you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire. In exceptional circumstances you may need to have a medical examination in order to establish your medical fitness to enter the social work profession. Medical fitness to practice is a mandatory requirement for registration with Social Work England.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 7.0, with a score no lower than 6.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Tuition Fees

• International £13,500

On successful completion of our Masters in Social Work, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England. Our strong connections with employers and the Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership means you’ll be fully prepared for social work practice when you graduate. Pick from a range of career options working with children, adults and communities in the statutory, voluntary, private and charitable sectors.
 

It’s up to you whether you decide to specialise or switch roles within a certain area. Perhaps you’ll start in child protection then change to fostering and adoption. Or you could see what it’s like working in different sectors to see what suits you.
 

See yourself as a future leader? Progressing to an advanced practitioner is a great opportunity for social workers who want to manage their own team.
 

As social work is a regulated profession, you’ll be expected to adhere to the standards set out by the professional regulator, as well as other profession-specific organisations and agencies, such as the British Association of Social Workers.