MA Social Work

at University of Chester

Social work education is generic, and you will primarily learn about people. For example, what is it that supports strength and resilience? What are the best ways to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds in the current context?

Our modules critically explore and examine theories, practice and research in social work with adults and children, as well as human growth and development across the life cycle. Skills sessions are also an integral part of the course.

Modules
 

• Applied Sociology and Social Policy
• Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course
• Introduction to Social Work Research
• Placement 1
• Placement 2
• Readiness for Direct Practice
• Social Work Dissertation
• Social Work Law and Ethics
• Social Work Practice with Adults
• Social Work Practice with Children and Families

• 2:1 (or above) honours degree in any subject.
• Grade C/4 in GSCE English Language. We will also consider nationally recognised equivalent qualifications.
• IT competence.
• A satisfactory DBS and occupational health check.

Safeguarding / Suitability
 

• All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. 
• A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults.  You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body, there will be a charge for this.
• Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service.

International/EU Students

full course fee: £16000 (spread over two-years)

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown on your offer letter.

Social work is a diverse profession offering many employment opportunities. The majority of our MA graduates obtain posts on completion as local authority social workers. However, some work in the PVI sector and some go on to study at doctorate level.

We embed employability skills in our programme; teaching practice skills including assessment and risk management, alongside self-care/ wellbeing. The 170 days on placement develop employment skills and offer students direct contact with potential employers.