MA Social Work Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
MA Social Work blends classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge through two practice placements where you’ll develop your skills in real-world settings. Social workers play a vital role in supporting some of the most marginalised and vulnerable members of society, including older adults, children in care, individuals with learning or physical disabilities, those facing mental health challenges, homeless people, and people struggling with drug abuse. This degree covers the core aspects of social work, including legal and policy frameworks, social work theory, psychological and sociological concepts, and the principles of power, discrimination, and anti-oppressive practice.
You’ll spend 170 days on placement, providing you with the chance to explore various areas of social work and identify your specialism. These placements also offer valuable opportunities to build your professional network, which will be an asset when you begin your j
Key highlights
- Two practice placements totalling 170 days in real-world settings
- Placements help you explore areas of social work and choose a specialism
- Covers legal and policy frameworks and social work theory
- Explores power, discrimination and anti-oppressive practice
- Draws on psychological and sociological concepts
- Placements build a professional network for your job search
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Learning disability social worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,000 per year | International: £10,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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