Program Overview

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Responding to Contemporary Issues in Social Work & Social Care

Course Overview

This module seeks to give practitioners the opportunity to undertake a period of advanced study on a project which draws upon contemporary issues as relevant to their specialist area of practice.

Course Details

• Level: Short Course, CPD
• Delivery: Mixed Mode
• Study Mode: Part time
• Duration: Two semesters
• Module Code: SW4712
• Campus: Preston
• Start Date: Start dates are varied

Entry Requirements

All candidates need to ensure that they have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, or evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.

Fees and Funding

Please visit our fees and finance pages for further information.

Progression Pathways

Under the School’s Centre for CPD portfolio, this module can be completed as standalone or towards one of the following courses:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Social Work and Social Care
• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development and Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Child Care Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Practice with Adults
• Masters in Professional Development and Practice
• Masters in Social Pedagogy Leadership

Learning Environment

Candidates may commence this module at any time during the academic year. The learning duration is negotiated through a learning agreement but it is not expected to be more than two semesters.

Through the engagement with a contemporary issue in their specialist area of practice, students are required to produce an assessable reflective piece of work that is directly relevant to professional practice of self or others. The product for assessment may include (but is not limited to) an essay, training materials, written article or a presentation. The precise nature of the reflective assessment will be negotiated with a project supervisor to ensure it meets the learning outcomes.

Bespoke courses can be commissioned and the delivery schedule and location will be negotiated. The module may also be commissioned to add an element of assessment to in house training and professional development activities.

Industry Links

The School has worked closely with some of the key local statutory and independent employers in the development of this module. The learning from this module can be used to requirements for continuing professional development and continuing education.

Enquiries and Applications

Please contact the CPD team for specific guidance to support you in completing an application and to ensure it is directed appropriately once submitted. You will be advised to apply through the University Online Application System.

Individuals should initially discuss their application with their employer as arrangements may be in place for financial and study leave support.

Should you have any further questions about the application or enrolment process please contact the CPD team on:

Related Courses

• ASYE: Demonstrating Capability in Social Work Practice, Short Course
• Best Interests Assessor, Short Course
• Childhood in Law & Welfare, Short Course
• Global Perspectives on Children’s Participation, Short Course
• ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring
• ILM Level 3 Award in Management of Volunteers
• ILM Level 7 Award or Certificate in Leadership & Management
• Introduction to Social Research, Short Course
• Leading & Inspiring Through Professional Supervision, Short Course
• Return to Social Work, Short Course
• Safeguarding Children & Young People, Short Course
• Safeguarding Children in an International Context, Short Course
• Theorising Childhood & Adolescence, Short Course