MA Social Work
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
Social workers work in tandem with other organisations to affect individual and collective change and support and protect people from harm. Studying your MA in social work at LJMU will allow you to: Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a social worker Learn from experienced social work practitioners and service users Benefit from two key work placements Enjoy a wide range of teaching and assessment techniques Apply for bursaries and funding support (available for eligible applicants to cover, partially, the cost of the course) Social Work education at LJMU is provided in collaboration with the Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. The regulatory body for social work in England is Social Work England.
You can read more about its regulatory body role on the Social Work England website. Once you’ve completed your accredited MA programme, you are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker. Social Work England also provides information on using your registered qualification to practice outside of England.
This includes guidance for practicing in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the European Economic Area (EEA) and other locations.
Key highlights
- Graduates eligible to apply for Social Work England registration
- Two key work placements built into the programme
- Taught by experienced social work practitioners and service users
- Delivered with the Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership
- Wide range of teaching and assessment techniques
- Bursaries and funding support available for eligible applicants
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS Non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment (or
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social care social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Child protection social worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,380 per year | International: £17,250 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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