Queen's University Belfast

Advanced Social Work Children, Young People & Families MSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

All modules will be taught face to face, unless Health and Safety conditions preclude it. All modules (bar the final MSc dissertation module) will be worth 20 CAT points with 3 modules running per year, each lasting six days. Four modules will run over a 6-week period (1 day every week) with the exception of the two systemic practice module which will run across the 2 semesters with 2-day teaching blocks over 12 weeks.

This is to give students time to reflect on the teaching and apply this to their practice. Students will have the option of exiting with a PG Cert, PG Dip or MSc. Students have regular small group workshops/sessions led by a facilitator to consolidate and apply course learning.

Key highlights

  • Face-to-face teaching designed to fit around social work practice
  • Two systemic practice modules taught in blocks across two semesters
  • Spaced teaching gives time to reflect and apply learning in practice
  • Regular small-group workshops led by a facilitator
  • Flexible exit awards available: PG Cert, PG Dip or MSc

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2.2

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000

  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Senior Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Practice Educator
  • Social Work Team Manager
  • Family Support Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £23,000

Admission

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