Ma Social Work

The Social Work postgraduate course at the University of Salford aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social work practice. This rigorous, hands-on masters course involves both in-depth academic study and the development of the practical skills needed to become a competent, confident social worker.Course Content: This course spans 24 months and aims to develop critical, analytical, and reflective skills. The program is divided into several compulsory modules focusing on the foundation and application of social work, ethics, diversity, social justice, psychology, and law. Alongside this, the course also offers optional modules allowing students to delve in and focus on their areas of interest in greater detail. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include: Applied Social Work Practice (30 credits), Practice Learning 1 (60 credits), Practice Learning 2 (60 credits), Psychology, Human Growth and Development (30 credits), and Law and Policy for Social Work (30 credits). Additionally, students can choose optional modules such as Transnational Child Protection and Empowerment in Social Work Practice (30 credits each).Accreditations: The course is approved by the regulatory body Social Work England (SWE), belongs to the North West Partnership for Social Work, and adheres to the SWE professional standards.Future Careers: Graduating from this MSW program opens a pathway to employment in a variety of settings, including local government, charities, adult health and social care, children’s services departments, housing departments, independent sector and voluntary agencies, the NHS, education services, and private practice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.