Social Work

Oxford Brookes University
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

If you already have a degree and are interested in becoming a social worker, our Postgraduate Social Work courses (MA /PGDip) can lead to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England.

Our courses deliver high quality social work education. We have been approved by and teach to Social Work England (SWE) Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers in England, and the British Association of Social Workers’ (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).

Our lecturing staff base their teaching on evidence-based practice, promoting the most current social work research.

Your practice-based learning includes two work placements. You'll work with your practice educator to develop your capabilities as part of the PCF.

Our graduates are highly employable with almost 100% obtaining employment after graduating. We have links with Local Authority employers, local private voluntary and independent sector organisations. So it's likely you will secure a job before qualifying.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Oxford

Part-time

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Oxford

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Oxford

Part-time

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Oxford

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2461 Social workers
1172 Social services managers and directors
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 Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Oxford
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies