MA Social Work

The Social Work Postgraduate course offered by Anglia Ruskin University provides learners an opportunity to contribute towards making a real difference to both individual lives and society as a whole. This course takes an international perspective to social work, encouraging students to view social work from a broader view and apply their learning to different cultural backgrounds. Course Content: The course includes comprehensive training in social work methods and a range of other subjects from psycho-social perspectives and the impact of disability on the lives of individuals and families, to the legal framework governing social work practice. The course emphasizes the development of professional values, ethics, knowledge and skills, with a key focus on research-mindedness.Key Modules: The key modules include: Understanding Social Work; Social Work Practice Learning 1 and 2; Social Work Placement 1 and 2; Social Work with Children and Families; Law for Social Work Practice; Mental Health Social Work; Research in Social Work.Accreditations: The course qualifies you to work as a professional Social Worker and is approved by Social Work England. It is also aligned to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers in England and the Knowledge and Skills Statements for child and family social work.Future Careers: This postgraduate degree opens the doors for a career in social work. Graduates of the course often work successfully in statutory organizations, including local authorities, the NHS, and voluntary and private sectors in the UK and internationally. Some job profiles include Practice Education Consultants, Senior Practitioners, Assistant Team Managers, Team Managers, Service Managers and Social Work Academics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.