Program Overview
The Advanced Social Work: Practice Education at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Education over 60 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 education. 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 Social Work: Practice Education 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
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work: Practice Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The first two modules support you in meeting the requirements of the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS). This allows you to become a practice educator for social work students on their first (PEPS stage 1) and last placement (PEPS stage 2).
- The next two modules focus on planning, implementing and evaluating a learning intervention and help you to develop your skills as a Practice Development Educator.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Hold a degree level professional qualification in social work or one of the caring professions.
- Be registered or be in the process of registering with the HCPC as a social worker, or if you are not qualified as a social worker, be registered or in the process of registering with the appropriate professional body if applicable;
- Have obtained initial competence in teaching and assessing the practice of professional students and mentoring and supporting students or colleagues;\xc2\xa0
- Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the academic requirements of a post-graduate programme;
- Funding Confirmation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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.
About Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 60 months