Social Work (MA) (PG)

Liverpool Hope University
Postgraduate MA (PG) Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

The main aim of the MA in Social Work is to produce competent, reflective, analytical and research-minded social workers, who are vocationally qualified, with advanced knowledge and skills to bring about innovations through collaborative practice and continuous learning. The MA course is nationally recognised and validated and leads to eligibility to register with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a professional social worker.

Why choose this course?

  • Choose this subject if you want to make a difference to people’s lives and feel passionate and committed to social justice.

  • The student intake each year is limited to 25 students – you will get to know the teaching team well and also have the opportunity to develop excellent peer group support.

  • The team has expertise in children and family social work, theorising childhood, racism and anti-racist social work, mental health and mental health user movements, youth justice, radical social work histories, community engagement and international social work.

  • The Masters qualification is highly regarded by employers.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    All candidates subject to interview and satisfactory health check.

    Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree

    GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system) or equivalent before application

    Appropriate and relevant experience

    Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB).

    Unfortunately, due to requirements of the placement providers we are unable to consider any applicants with convictions within 5 years of the start of the course.

    • 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

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Arts - MA (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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    Liverpool Hope University

    Liverpool

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