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Advanced Practice in Social Work

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Tuition GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Carlisle, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Practice in Social Work at University of Cumbria is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Managing Change and Risk as an Employee\xa0and Practitioner
  2. Demonstrating Evidence and Analysis in\xa0Practice
  3. Qualificatory Practice Unit 2
  4. Research methods
  5. Dissertation
  6. Practice Education in Social Work
  7. Contemporary Issues in Assessment and Planning in Advanced Social Work Practice
  8. Contemporary Issues in Effective\xa0Intervention in Advanced Social Work\xa0Practice
  9. Contemporary Issues in Evaluation and\xa0Review in Advanced Social Work Practice
  10. Work-based Learning
  11. Negotiated Learning
  12. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and\xa0the Role of the Best Interest Assessor\xa0(BIA)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

1st or 2nd class honours degree.

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via\xc2\xa0Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)\xc2\xa0procedures.

Selection criteria

To be registered on the programme you must be:

  • currently registered as a social worker
  • employed in an associated social work role
  • have support from your employer to complete the programme
  • have at least 18 months - 2 years social work experience since registering as a social worker

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Carlisle, United Kingdom

The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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