The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Social Work - MA

Department of Sociological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

You aim to understand the human world, where you fit into it and how you can help other people. As one of the UK's top ten research departments in our field, we can help you to achieve your goals.

About the course

2 years full time

Successful completion of this MA professionally qualifies you as a social worker. Independent studies place us among the UK's top five departments for social work teaching.

The course provides you with skills, knowledge and analytical abilities you can apply in a practical setting. You'll develop an understanding of social work law and policy in relation to children and families, community care and mental health and the impact of particular theories on social work practice.

Entry requirements

You'll need a minimum 2:2 honours degree in any subject plus relevant experience, paid or voluntary, in a caring profession.

Requirements for overseas students

English language requirements: IELTS 7 (with no less than 6.5 in each part), or equivalent.

We can only accept you onto this course if you have lived in the UK for the last five years, or have completed a CRB check considered equivalent to the UK's in the country where you have been living.

Entry requirements for international students 

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Course content

This programme is based around four core modules and a dissertation:

  • Law and Policy
  • Knowledge, Skills and Values 1
  • Knowledge, Skills and Values 2
  • Professional Development
  • Dissertation

You'll also undertake two 100-day placements with local agencies (local authority, private, voluntary or independent sector service providers).

Teaching

  • Lectures
  • Small-group work
  • Individual projects
  • Group projects

Assessment

  • Assessed essays
  • Group project work
  • Peer assessment
  • Group and individual presentations
  • Examination
  • Dissertation

Fees and funding

NHS bursaries for eligible social work students are now handled by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).

Call 08456 10 11 22, or visit NHS Business Services Authority for more information about possible funding.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: sociological.studies@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 6401

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Where your masters can take you

Our graduates go on to become academics, researchers or health and social care professionals. Others become managers or administrators in the public and private sectors.

Stay informed

Our interdisciplinary approach brings together sociologists, social policy analysts, social workers and social anthropologists. Our empirical research is internationally recognised, and our contributions to current policy debates are significant and trusted.

One of the UK's top ten research centres for social work and policy.

Stay connected

Use our flexible work spaces to connect with postgraduate research students and get involved in the work of the department. You'll discover a positive, friendly atmosphere where staff and postgraduate students work together as colleagues.

Apply now

Apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).