Social Work Practice MProf
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Master of Professional Social Work Practice (Step Up to Social Work) course allows graduates holding the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Social Work Practice to progress to a full Master's award by undertaking a work-based research project. This work-based course enables you to gain the systematic and independent ability to critically evaluate current theoretical understanding and practice. You develop the skills needed to apply knowledge-informed and evidence-based practice in the workplace while undertaking a piece of supervised research.
At the end of your studies, you will have achieved a nationally recognised professional qualification in social work together with a postgraduate academic award.
Key highlights
- Progression route for Step Up to Social Work diploma holders
- Work-based research project completed under supervision
- Develops critical evaluation of social work theory and practice
- Builds skills in evidence-based practice within the workplace
- Combines a nationally recognised social work qualification with Master's award
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Adult Social Care Social Worker
- Social Work Practice Educator
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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