Program Overview
This is a professional degree providing entry into the profession of Social Work if you are a graduate from other fields. This is in line with cutting edge social work education in other countries. This degree, grounded in the critical and creative thinking approach to learning with a strong foundation in systematic inquiry and an evidence-based tradition to learning, prepares you with the values, knowledge and competencies necessary to become a competent social worker. Emphasis is placed on practical placements, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, research, and personal and professional development. To this end, you will undertake a range of taught study units, a dissertation and two assessed placements in organisations providing social work services. By completing the programme, you will be educated into the profession of social work. You are able to utilise social work practice theories and methods for work with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Career Opportunities
A Master of Social Work will give you access to the profession of social work, and opportunities for working in the different settings of social work. This includes working in the areas of children and families, the elderly, disability, addictions, mental health, education, rehabilitation, health, diversity and anti-oppression, community work, poverty, and inclusion, amongst others. The degree is a pathway to further studies like specialist Masters or Doctoral studies.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SWP5136 Methods and Processes in Social Work 10 ECTS SWP5140 Social Work Theory and Models of Practice 10 ECTS SWP5148 Helping Skills for Social Work Practice 10 ECTS Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SWP5138 Social Work as a Regulated Profession 10 ECTS SWP5142 Personal Development 5 ECTS SWP5201 Social Work Placement 1 15 ECTS Year 3 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SWP5144 Social Work Professional Identity and Ethical Practice 5 ECTS SWP5146 Advanced Research Methods for Social Work and Social Policy 10 ECTS SWP5202 Social Work Placement 2 15 ECTS Year 4 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) SWP5222 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Social Work under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor degree from this University or any higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Social Policy, Psychology, Youth and Community Studies or Social Wellbeing Studies, obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) and with a minimum average mark of 65% or a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% in any two of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology or Social Studies or a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Theology with Psychology or Social Studies or Sociology, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% or a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class Honours and with a minimum average mark of 65% in any area of study together with a minimum of 300 hours of social care-related experience gained over a maximum period of ten years immediately prior to the commencement of the Course. A letter or letters of attestation demonstrating that the applicant has gained the requisite experience must be presented. Applicants shall also be required to present written reflections of their social care-related experience during an interview. Applicants must not be listed in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (CAP. 518). Upon acceptance into the Course, applicants will be required to submit an original Police Good Conduct Certificate, issued by the Commissioner of Police under the Conduct Certificates Ordinance. The certificate must be issued within six months before the date of its submission. All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€21,600 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120
