MA Social Work

The MA Social Work course at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) prepares students for a professional career in Social Work. The course covers a range of issues in the areas of child and adult social care, both in the statutory and independent sector, in addition to enabling students to develop a sound grounding in social work theories, skills and knowledge.Course Content: Students will learn about human development, law, social policies, ethics, diversity, social justice, and also, the integration and application of social work theory. The course will deal with the context and organisational framework within which social work practice operates.Key Modules: The curriculum includes modules on Integrated Practice Learning, Social Work with Adults and Children, Theories and Methods for Social Work Practice, and Law for Social Work Practice, among others. The course includes 170 placement days, providing students with the practice they need to shape their careers.Accreditations: The MA Social Work course at UCLan is approved by Social Work England, which indicates meeting national benchmark standards for social work education and practice.Future Careers: The course prepares students for roles across a broad spectrum of settings, including the statutory, voluntary, and private sectors. Graduates have progressed to positions in social work education, research, practice education, management and varied leadership roles in commissioned services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and charities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.