MSc Social Work

The MSc Social Work course at The University of Lincoln is a two-year full-time postgraduate program designed to enable students to gain both a Master’s degree and apply to register as a qualified social worker. The course is intended to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in this challenging, yet rewarding profession.Course Content: The Social Work program at Lincoln combines academic study with a range of practice placements, ensuring students gain hands-on experience. The students undertake study on social work theory, law, ethics, professional skills, and research methods. They are also exposed to a range of practical scenarios related to children and adults, mental health, disability, ageing, and addictive behaviour. The course also incorporates knowledge of local, national, and international welfare contexts.Key Modules: These include ‘Preparation for Direct Practice’, ‘Legal and Political Aspects of Social Work Practice’, ‘Theories for Practice with Adults’, and ‘Critical Perspectives in Social Work’. Accreditations: The course is approved by Social Work England, ensuring that successful graduates can register and practice as professional social workers.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can look forward to opportunities in a wide array of areas including Local Authority child and adult social care departments, the NHS, voluntary sector agencies, government departments, and schools. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.