Universities United Kingdom University of Chester Courses MA Social Work

MA Social Work
at University of Chester

Chester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,000
Country Rank#106
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 91

Program Overview

Social workers work closely with other organisations to support and protect children and adults from harm, and to effect personal and social change. Studying Social Work at the University of Chester will offer you an opportunity to develop the skills needed to perform as a social work practitioner in today’s challenging and unpredictable landscape.

Course Content
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
Entry Requirement
3-year Bachelors Degree with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology/MBBS/Bachelor of Dental Surgery with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£18000 per year

Career Prospect

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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Chester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Social Work at University of Chester