"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept" – Angela Davis
Given the predicted impact of this COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of virtually everyone, social and mental health services could be more important than ever. We will need a strong system of services that will support those most at risk of the consequences of this pandemic. And these services will need professionals prepared well to keep them running.
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work is offering an array of undergraduate and graduate courses in social work and social policy, on a part-time and full-time basis. One of its flagship courses is the Master of Social Work (MSW). This is a professional degree providing a graduate entry into the profession of social work for graduates from different fields and is in line with cutting edge social work education in other countries.
It is a degree that the Department is offering both on a full-time day basis (2 years) and a part-time day basis (4 years). No fees apply for local/EU/EEA applicants since this degree leads towards a warranted profession.
Students will get to follow a range of taught study units covering social work theory and models of practice, methods and processes of social work, the professional identity of social workers and ethics in practice. They will write a dissertation with the support and supervision of their tutors. They will also have exciting opportunities to apply the theory they would have learned to practice, through two placements in organisations providing social work services. Finally, this degree prepares students with the values, knowledge and competencies necessary to become competent social workers.
Employment opportunities are huge – all our students are employed as soon as they finish their studies. A Master of Social Work will give students opportunities for working in the different settings of social work. This includes working in the areas of children and families, the elderly, disability, addictions, mental health, education, rehabilitation, health, diversity and anti-oppression, community work, poverty, and inclusion, amongst others.
The degree is a pathway to further studies like specialist Masters or Doctoral studies. Further information on the programme of studies, career prospects and eligibility to apply may be found online.