MA Social Work

The MA Social Work Full-time 24 Months course from the University of Bolton offers an extensive and intensive training program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for practice as a qualified social worker. This practical-based course provides the opportunity to engage with key theories, methods, and challenges related to social work practice.Course Content: The course is structured in a way that students learn primarily through practical experience and simulated practice, supported by lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. The first year is mainly structured around the theme of understanding social work, where students learn to understand the social, legal, and political functions of social work. In the second year, the knowledge gained is integrated with social work practices, local communities and agencies, where students receive guidance from professionals to shape their abilities and knowledge.Key Modules: There are no specific modules mentioned, but the curriculum focuses on areas such as social work practice with adults and children, mental health social work, and exploring themes of power, oppression, and discrimination. Accreditations: The course is approved by Social Work England, ensuring that all successful graduates are eligible to apply to join the register of qualified social workers.Future Careers: Some of the potential career paths for students after graduation may include roles within local authority social work teams, community healthcare practices, non-governmental organizations such as charities and voluntary groups, and independent sectors carrying out social work roles in a range of settings.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.