Overview

Why study PG Dip/MA Social Work (Children and Families) at Bournemouth University ?

If you already hold an undergraduate degree and are interested in specialising in work with children and young people, this is the ideal social work course option
This course is an intensive full-time training programme that could see you start a career as a social worker in just 14 months, whilst receiving a Department for Education bursary in addition to course fees
This generic social work qualification covers all aspects of child and family social work and working with adults required to be eligible for registering with Social Work England as a Social Worker
The Department of Education funds this course through Local Authorities including Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council, Dorset County Council and Wiltshire Council
Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession
You’ll have the option to continue your studies from a Postgraduate Diploma to a Master’s by undertaking a dissertation and a service improvement project, which will be self-funded.

Careers

Employment opportunities include work within Local Authorities' Children and Families teams and all aspects of social work with children, young people and their families.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Readiness for Direct Practice in Social Work (for Children and Families in Social Work)

Human Development Across the Life Course

Law for Social Work with Children and Families

Applying Social Work Models and Methods for Social Work with Children and Families

Working with Adults, Parents and Carers

Working with Children and their Families

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 163 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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94

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76

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General requirements

You will need:

a degree-level qualification in any discipline except social work from a UK higher education institute or an approved overseas equivalent
a minimum 2:2 level 6 degree qualification, for example, an honours degree or a graduate certificate
to have GCSEs in English or English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or the new grade 4 and above (or an approved equivalent)
to have completed your degree (final year students are not eligible to apply)

Work experience

to have a minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families/carers or adults, either in a paid or voluntary capacity

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Postgraduate Diploma fees are funded by the Department for Education with a

bursary of £19,833.

Students that study the MA will be self-funded.

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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