MA Social Work Studies  MA Social Work Studies University of Salford ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567498157University-of-Salford-1.jpg

3 good reasons to study Social Work at Salford ? Qualify as a professional social worker while gaining a Masters degree ? Integrate knowledge, theory, research and practical understanding to use in your professional practice ? Designed collaboratively with service users, practitioners, carers, students and academic staff Suitable for Candidates who want to achieve the professional qualification in Social Work validated by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Programme details This programme has an emphasis on research and student-centred learning which aims to develop your understanding and skills in becoming a critical practitioner. You will also have the opportunity to follow a particular pathway in an aspect of social work such as mental health, children and families, older people and disability. This programme is designed to enable you to integrate knowledge, theory, research and practical understanding and use this understanding in the field of professional practice. Module titles All modules are credited at Level 7 unless otherwise stated: ? Social Welfare and Social Work (15 credits) ? Social Construction of Identity (15 credits) ? Individual Development and Change (15 credits) ? Social Work Theory and Practice (15 credits) ? Law for Social Work (15 credits) ? Inter-professional Practice (15 credits) ? Critical Professional Practice: 100 day practical placement (Level 6, 20 credits) One of the following pathways: ? Working with Children and Families (30 credits) ? Working with Older People (30 credits) ? Working with People with Mental Health Issues (30 credits) ? Disability Studies (30 credits) ? Critiquing Knowledge, Theory and Research (30 credits) ? Advanced Professional Practice: Individual Project (30 credits) ? Critical Professional Practice 2: final 100 day practical placement (Level 6, 20 credits) Career potential This programme provides the professional social work qualification which enables graduates to work in any area of social work practice, including the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.