
Scott Parker
Senior Lecturer in Social Work
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Level:
Postgraduate
Duration:
2 years Full-time
Starting:
February
UK Fees 23/24:
Year 1: £6,000
Year 2: £6,000
International Fees 23/24:
£17,000
Location:
Waterside
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
The MA Social Work programme 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 30/03/2023
All students have two practice placements which are 5 full-time days per week, currently these are 70-days and 100-days in length.
These are core mandatory elements on the programme and students must pass these elements (in addition to all other modules) to receive the full Social Work award.
Placement learning opportunities can be outside of Northampton to cover diverse placement opportunities to meet your learning and practice needs.
You will need to be able to travel independently. Placements are located within a 65 mile radius of the University.
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 programme 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.
"I feel that studying a social work master’s has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made due to the level of knowledge I have now, such as understanding the role of legislation and professional standards, and ethics in ensuring that vulnerable individuals are protected."
During her placement, Deborah "developed many employability skills, such as excellent assessment skills, anti-discriminative, communication, adaptability and organisation." - Deborah Olusoga -