MA/PGDip Social Work draft

Program Overview

Coventry University's MA/PGDip in Social Work prepares students for a rewarding career in social work. Accredited by Social Work England, the program emphasizes research-informed, person-centered practice through two placements and a curriculum that covers core social work concepts, theories, and methods. Graduates have excellent career prospects in the caring professions, with close links to local employers and opportunities for international experience.

Program Outline

Social Work MA/PGDip at Coventry University

Degree Overview

• The MA/PGDip programs are accredited by Social Work England and have been developed in line with government recommendations.
• This course will enable you to build on your existing academic, work, and life experiences to achieve the professional social work qualification.
• You will undertake two placements (sourced by the university) of 70 days and 100 days.
• Our high-quality teaching emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and values of social work; especially the importance of research-informed, person-centered, and relationship-based practice.

Outline

Year One

• Introduce core learning required in social work education.
• Baseline concepts and skills development in preparation for assessed practice.
• Placement of 70 days.
• All modules are mandatory.

Modules:

• Introduction to Social Work (10 credits)
• Legal and Policy Frameworks for Practice (10 credits)
• Using Theories and Methods in Social Work Practice (10 credits)
• Readiness for Practice (10 credits)
• Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan (10 credits)
• Social Work Practice with Children, Young People and Families (10 credits)
• Social Work Practice with Adults (10 credits)
• Social Work Practice 1 (10 credits)
• Critical Reflective Practice 1 (10 credits)

Year Two

• Larger second practice placement of 100 days.
• Academic study focusing on applied work and independent study.
• All modules are mandatory unless stated.

Modules:

• Social Work Practice 2 (10 credits)
• Critical Reflective Practice 2 (20 credits)
• Global Professional Development - Leading Strategic Change through Creativity and Innovation (CIM module) (MA Only) (10 credits)
• Research Methods for Professional Practice (MA Only) (10 credits)
• Professional Practice Dissertation (MA Only) (40 credits)

Assessment

• Assignments
• Reflective logs
• Portfolios
• Class tests
• Practical skill demonstration
• Vivas

Teaching

• Broad range of knowledge and skill within the team.
• Large group sessions, personal development groups, individual and group tutorial, and some online content.
• Current practice and significant involvement of practitioners and service users.
• Full-time attendance during placements.
• Approximately 3.5 days per week at the university during term time.

Careers

• Graduates have excellent career prospects in the caring professions.
• Close links with local employers involved in the program design, delivery, and assessment.
• Positions in the NHS and voluntary sector.

Other

• International experience opportunities (optional, additional costs may apply).
• Additional costs not covered by fees may include accommodation, living costs, books, printing, and re-assessments.
• The program aims to provide sector-leading facilities.
• Details about the frequency of international experience opportunities are missing.
• Data on graduate salary and employment rates is not included.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• UK, Ireland , Channel Islands or Isle of Man
£11,200 (MA) | £7,466 (PGDip)
• EU
£11,200 (MA) | £7,466 (PGDip) per year with EU support bursary
• £18,600 per year without EU support bursary
• International
£18,600
• Irish student fees
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.