| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 24 months | January, January | GBP 15000 per total | find out |
The MA programme at Leeds offers a “fast track” programme to professional registration as a social worker. It's an exciting opportunity for graduates with some experience and knowledge of social care to enter a challenging and rewarding profession that contributes to the well-being of society.
This respected programme has strong partnership links to the statutory, private, voluntary and independent sectors, and our graduates are highly sought after in the employment market. During the programme, you'll have excellent placement opportunities across a range of providers.
You'll benefit from the small student number we recruit and will enjoy a high level of support from tutors. Practice and theory have equal value on the programme, and they inform and develop each other.
The Social Work MA involves service users and carers in all aspects of our programme and supports an inter-professional perspective in both the theory and practice of social work, studied at a world-leading university.
Bursaries and funding
We currently have 14 bursaries available for students. Bursaries are available for both years of the programme. Please scroll down for bursary information.
MA Social Work students are eligible for postgraduate student loans and can obtain up to £10,280 as a contribution for the whole course if they do not receive bursary. Learn more.
For the School of Healthcare 2018/19 Admissions policy click here
Accreditation
Graduates of this HCPC-approved programme are eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on the HCPC Register.
Dr David Saltiel, Lecturer discusses the Social work course
Course content
You'll study the law and social work with children, families and adults. You'll learn about research methods and complete a dissertation. You'll also be required to undertake 200 days of placement in a social work setting, supported by practice teachers and assessors.
This programme accepts a small number of students in each year group and the social work team is committed to providing a stimulating, supportive and challenging environment for study.
Course structure
The programme consists of academic modules, including a research module, 170 days of assessed practice and 30 days of practice skills development. Practice placements run from June-December in both years of study.
In year one you will study social work law, professional practice, social work with children & families and social work with adults; you will also complete a research module. You will complete 20 days of skills development between February and May and a 70 day placement from July to December of your first year.
In year two you will broaden your understanding of social work law. You will continue to develop your understanding of social work practice and you will complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice related to social work practice.
From June to December you will complete a 100 day placement. At the end of the programme students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the role of social workers and the contexts in which they practice.
These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Year 2
Compulsory modules
For more information on typical modules, read Social Work MA in the course catalogue
Learning and teaching
The social work programme is designed to allow you to study as an adult learner. The programme's methods of study and training are highly participative, with a combination of tutor-led input and support, learning through group work and discussion, and individual exercises and practice. There is a strong emphasis on developing a critically reflective practitioner. Service users and carers along with experienced current practitioners take a full part in the teaching and learning on the programme. You'll have access to modern University and School of Healthcare facilities.
Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of essay, exam, practice portfolio and dissertation. The workload of assessment is carefully spread throughout the programme.
Applying, fees and funding
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social care related subject, where social sciences form a significant element of the curriculum.
GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or equivalent.
Applicants must provide:
In accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements:
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. Contact the School of Healthcare admissions team.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for the programme may be able to study an English for Academic Purposes pre-sessional course with a progression route to the degree programme. For information and entry requirements, read Pre-sessional programmes.
How to apply
Application deadline
15 December 2017, for January 2018 start.
This link takes you to information on applying for taught programmes and to the University's online application system.
If you're unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.
Selection principles
Applicants will be selected on an individual basis by interview and written exercise.
This programme is not open to international students as it does not meet the tier 4 study visa requirement.
Admissions policy
School of Healthcare Taught Postgraduate Admissions Policy
Fees
UK/EU: £15,000 (total)
Read more about paying fees and charges.
Additional cost information
You may have some travel costs whilst on placement, though we encourage agencies to minimise these and some cover this cost. There are travel awards for expenses to and from placement for all those eligible who apply for a bursary, including those who do not receive a full bursary.
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs
Scholarships and financial support
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more at Masters funding overview.
NHS bursaries
We currently have 14 bursaries available for students. Bursaries are available for both years of the programme. Please scroll down for bursary information.
Since 2013 the numbers of Social Work bursaries at each university have been capped nationally for each individual social work programme.
Students are ranked according to their performance at admissions interview. This ranking will be sent to NHS Bursaries and the final decision on eligibility for bursaries remains with NHS Bursaries.
In addition, the current position is that all students must apply for a bursary in order to be eligible for a contribution towards their travel expenses while on placement in years 1 and 2.
It is a condition of continuing on the programme that all students apply for a bursary as the placement funding is dependent on this.
Please consult the NHS Bursary website for the up-to-date position.
Postgraduate Student loans
Students enrolling on the MA are eligible for a Postgraduate Student loan. Students who have applied for a PG loan do not have to pay 50% fees up front at registration but are able to pay their fees in three instalments over the academic year to match loan payments. Full details on how to apply for a Postgraduate Student loan can be found here.
MA Social Work students are eligible for postgraduate student loans and can obtain up to £10,280 as a contribution for the whole course if they did not receive a Social Work bursary.
Career opportunities
Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of posts in children and families and adult work in the statutory and non-statutory sectors, locally and throughout the country. We have a very high success rate in students finding employment.
Careers support
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That's one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the Careers website.
Placement opportunities
You will undertake a 20- day skills development readiness-to-practice work experience, between February and June of the first year. This is an innovative approach which supports students in developing their beginning skills in order to prepare them for the formal 70- day placement.
You will also undertake a 70- day placement from July to November in the first year of studies.
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