MA Social Work

The MA Social Work at the University of Essex is a renowned program dedicated to making a profound impact on social issues. It focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills, insights and professional knowledge needed to function effectively in the social work sector.Course Content: The course is formed around six key areas: criticality, social justice, personalization, partnership working, professional judgement and discretion. It covers both academic learning and field practice to develop the student's theoretical understanding and practical skills essential for social work.Key Modules: The MA Social Work includes modules such as "Legal and Policy Contexts for Social Work", "Research in Health and Social Care", "Theories for Social Work", "Practice Learning", and "Major Study: Dissertation". These modules are designed to give students a comprehensive insight into the field of social work.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means upon successful completion, students will be eligible to apply to join the HCPC register of qualified social workers.Future Careers: Successfully completing the MA Social Work can lead to a wide range of professional roles in the sector, such as social workers in statutory, non-statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors, service management roles, and project leadership positions. Furthermore, possibilities for a progression to research-based careers or PhD studies in Social Work open up.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [MA Social Work](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG01325/1/MA-Social-Work).