Scott Parker
Senior Lecturer in Social Work
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
DiscoverLevel
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years Full-time
Starting
February
UK Fees 24/25
Year 1: £6,000
Year 2: £6,000
International Fees 24/25
£17,000
Location
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The University of Northampton’s MA Social Work degree offers a dynamic two-year course which equips students with the requisite skills, knowledge and capabilities to graduate as a professional Social Work practitioner ready to make a difference within the contemporary social care arena.
Social Work continues to be a key professional role within UK society, seeking to promote social justice, address inequality and facilitate self-determination in those individuals and families requiring formal support.
Updated 22/03/2024
Employment prospects for graduates with a masters in social work are excellent and you will be able to pursue various social work careers across the country. Successful graduates will need to apply to Social Work England for registration. As Social Worker is a protected title, you need to have this registration before you can practice as a social worker. Only those graduating from a social work course can apply for this.
If you leave the course before completion, you may be able to be awarded an intermediate award, but you will not be able to register as a social worker.
Clearly this masters in social work is designed specifically to prepare and train for the Social Work profession and it can be utilised to develop onward skills in specific/specialist roles that link to the core Social Work qualification.