MA Social Work

The Postgraduate Social Work course provided by the University of Cumbria is designed to prepare postgraduate students for a professional career in Social Work. The course aims at instilling a deep understanding of the profession, its roles, and the legal and organizational settings within which they operate.Course Content: The course content covers a diverse range of topics, including human growth and development, psychology, sociology, and social policy and law. It further delves into the challenges of social and health needs within the community, integrating safeguarding into practice, and the theories and methods of social work intervention.Key Modules: The course contains several key modules, including Safeguarding and Assessment, Integrated Practice, Social Work Skills, Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan, Social Work Research, and Leadership and Management in Social Work, among others.Accreditations: The University of Cumbria’s Social Work course is approved by Social Work England, guaranteeing that the program's curriculum meets the professional standards required by the regulatory body. Upon successful completion, students will be able to register with Social Work England as a social worker.Future Careers: Graduating students will find several career opportunities in both statutory and non-statutory sectors such as local authority child and adult services, criminal justice, mental health, educational settings, and community-based agencies. Key roles include social worker, youth justice officer, and community support worker, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.