Advanced Social Work Practice

Entry requirements

Take a look at the latest entry requirement information on our website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/guide-to-applying-to-uob/before-you-apply/entry-requirements/

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

This specialised MSc pathway caters to certified social workers, providing a flexible, streamlined path to enhancing your knowledge and practice. It equips you to undertake supervisory and leadership roles, supporting team members to work on issues related to risk and safeguarding. You enrol in individual units, progressing towards the full Master’s degree at your own pace. The pathway units aim to build on your existing professional knowledge while covering practice education; leadership and management; and the development of specialisms.

Your student experience

The course is benchmarked against QAA and BASW frameworks and standards.

The blended learning approach combines traditional face-to-face teaching methods with online learning resources to create a flexible and dynamic learning experience.

Build your skills in originality, leadership and self-reflection so you are confident applying new solutions to complex situations.

Deepen your understanding of legislation, policy, theoretical perspectives, concepts and interventions in social care and social work.

Develop your critical awareness of contemporary issues in social work practice.

Enhance your education methods by utilising research, theoretical frameworks, case studies and practical exercises from real-world examples.

Facilities and specialist equipment

Access to the Faculty’s range of fully immersive simulation units, moot court, and police custody suite and interview room, preparing you to respond to and manage a range of scenarios.

Careers

The units on this course are designed to help you develop your career or change direction within social work. You can use the specialist expertise you gain to take on a leading role in practice development within your workplace. You can also seek leadership or management opportunities in social work or social care as the course proceeds or upon graduation.

You may also like to continue your development by progressing to a Professional Doctorate programme.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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