Social Work MA Welcome Pack
Welcome to Social Work MA – February 2025.
You will be supported to develop your professional identity and effective practice through a blend of key academic modules which will develop your research and critical analytical abilities through exploring relevant legislation, policy, practice focused theories and models of interventions.
There are two rigorous placement experiences (70 and 100-day full time opportunities in year 1 and year 2) with the focus being on applying your academic knowledge to different types of practice. Within the placements you will be required to evidence Social Work professional standards and illustrate in your work the necessary skills, judgement and professionalism appropriate to the delivery of effective assessment and support for those in need within our communities.
Your Programme Leader
Scott Parker
Senior Lecturer in Social Work
scott.parker@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome and Induction
Please see below for our welcome and induction sessions for MA Social Work.
SWKM039 (Preparation for Professional Practice)
- Date: Tuesday 28 January 2024
- Time: 10am – 2pm
SWKM040 (Theories & Models for Social Work Practice)
- Date: Thursday 30 January 2024
- Time: 9am – 1pm
SWKM022 (Social Policy & Law)
- Date: Friday 31 January 2024
- Time: 11am – 2pm
SWKM024P (70-day practice Placement)
- July 2025 – September 2025 (5 days per week)
Skills Development Sessions
Embedded within the Programme are a range of at least 30 skills development sessions, which sit outside of the academic modules. These are aimed to further enhance your practice skills in readiness for the 70 and 100-day placement opportunities. The skills days have a range of academic staff and external practitioners facilitating/delivering your learning and professional development. These sessions are mandatory and are seen as key to underpinning your preparation and readiness for practice.