Program Overview
The Specialist Social Work with Adults at University of Birmingham 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 Specialist Social Work with Adults 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Specialist Social Work with Adults programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Consolidating Social Care with Adults
- Developments in the Legislative Framework and Social Care Practice with Adults
- Working in a Multi-agency and Multidisciplinary context
- Safeguarding Adults and Social Care Practice with Adults
- Engagement and Support in Working with Carers in Social Care Practice with Adults
- Assessment, Independence and Risk in Social Care Practice with Adults
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The course is offered at both graduate and postgraduate levels. To be eligible for the postgraduate programme you must hold a degree as well as a recognised social work qualification. To enrol on the BPhil programme, you must hold a recognised social work qualification. All candidates for the BPhil and PGDiploma follow the same programme of study. The PG Certificate comprises of one compulsory 20 credit module and 40 additional credits made up of other modules from the Postgraduate Diploma course. These modules are to be agreed with the course director.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months