Overview

On the Social Work programme from Sheffield Hallam University you’ll expand your knowledge and practice skills, integrating legal frameworks which impact upon individuals and communities within local and global social work interventions.

Through direct practice you’ll develop social work expertise to analyse and interpret research, evidence and statute effectively – presenting an appropriate course of action and recommendations in an anti-oppressive, rights-based manner in the multi-cultural context of the UK.

Key facts

Study contemporary knowledge, legal responsibilities and duties of social workers.

Apply ethically sound professional judgements to social work practice situations.

Undertake practice placements in a range of social work areas and settings which meet Social Work England (SWE) standards and guidance.

Develop problem-solving and shared-decision-making skills to address complex social work practice issues – required for your registration as a social worker.

Careers and opportunities

Social work is an in-demand profession with a protected title. The MSW is a professionally approved course which prepares you to become a newly qualified social worker. The University have an excellent record of graduate employment – there are many aspects of employability skills designed into the modules and practice learning.

Previous graduates of this course have gone to work in:

Local authority children and families social work teams

Local authority adult social work teams

Safeguarding roles

Mental health low/medium secure units

Community mental health teams

Third sector organisations, like NSPCC, Womens Aid, Fostering Sector agencies

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evaluating Research Methodologies

Law, Policy, Rights And Justice

Social Work Practice Placement One

Theoretical Perspectives, Values And Ethics For Social Work

Creating Original Practice

Evaluating Complexity In Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English language or literature or equivalent, plus

an honours degree recognised in the UK at 2.2 or above in any subject, together with relevant personal or professional experience of social care

Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course.

You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

≈ 18600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

≈ 10940 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

Funding

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