Social Work - MSc

at London Metropolitan University

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
 

• Applied Law for Social Work (core, 40 credits)
• Assessment Planning and Professional Ethics (core, 20 credits)
• Development across the lifespan for Social Work (core, 20 credits)
• Readiness for Direct Practice (core, 40 credits)
• Social Work Practice Learning 1 - First placement (core, 0 credits)
• Social Work Theories and Perspectives (core, 20 credits)

Year 2 modules include:
 

• Research Mindedness for Practice (core, 60 credits)
• Social Work Practice Learning 2 - Second placement (core, 0 credits)

You will be required to have:
 

• a second class honours degree (2.2) or above
• GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• employers references are needed to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks previous experience (at the point of application) either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working directly with vulnerable people normally within a social care or health context
• an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the Child and Adult Workforce that's registered with the DBS Update Service

If you’re shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend an interview day. On the day, you'll undertake a test, participate in a group exercise and have an individual interview.

As part of the admissions process, you'll need to complete a criminal convictions, health and personal circumstances self-declaration check; present your original qualification certificates and your passport.

UK/Home Fees

Cost
£8,270 per year

Overseas Fees

Cost
£8,270 per year

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

You will be qualified to practise social work (subject to the requirements of registration with Social Work England) and be eligible to become a member of the British Association of Social Workers. This is of major importance to your career as a social worker.

Because of the diverse topics taught on this course, you'll have the benefit of being able to work in multiple fields of social work.

Our graduates have taken up posts in both statutory and non-statutory settings and with different care groups. These include working with children and families, mental health settings, working with older people and supporting those with learning disabilities.