Advanced Social Work Practice

Middlesex University
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Why study PGCert Advanced Social Work Practice with us? This course goes beyond basic social work education, focusing on enhancing your professional skills. Led by experienced academics and practitioners, we offer a curriculum aligned with current policies and practices in social work. With strong ties to local authorities and agencies, our courses ensure relevance and quality. Our supportive teaching staff are dedicated to your success. The program is designed for those with a professional social work qualification seeking advanced study. Upon completion, you'll be equipped for specialist roles and advanced positions in social work.

What will you learn? You will explore advanced social work theories, models, and interventions, gaining a deep understanding of social work practices and the lived experiences of service users. Acquire skills to work in line with regulatory body guidelines and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at an advanced level. Develop heightened research practice, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, showcasing mastery in social work within your specialized area.

How do we support your career development? Upon completion, you'll be prepared for various career advancements, including senior social work roles, international social work, academic positions, or further study at the Ph.D. level. The course equips you with the expertise to navigate diverse career paths and contribute meaningfully to the evolving field of social work.

Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2464 Youth work professionals
1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies