Social Work

With the Social Work program of the University of Sunderland make a real difference to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people in society. Help disadvantaged people access essential social services. Begin an extremely rewarding career in social work.

As a social worker, you'll have opportunities to make a real difference to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable people in society.

You could take your career in a number of directions with a master's in social work, such as working in child protection, with young people in care, older people, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health difficulties, homeless people, people with drug dependencies, or with any other group of people with specialist needs.

The Social Work program of the University of Sunderlandcombines classroom learning and practical experience.You'll study the context of social work, legal and policy frameworks, social work theory, psychological and sociological theory, power, discrimination, and anti-oppressive practice. You'll consolidate this theoretical knowledge with two placements to put your learning into practice.

Why this course?

• This postgraduate social work course is approved by Social Work England and once you've successfully completed the degree, you'll be eligible to apply and register with them as a newly qualified social worker

• Benefit from a combination of classroom learning where you'll be taught by highly skilled academic staff, and practical experience where you can put everything you're learning into practice

Career ready

• MA Social Work is a highly practical postgraduate qualification. After successful completion of the degree, you'll be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England as a newly qualified social worker.

• Many social work jobs are with local authorities, but you could also work in an NHS trust, a voluntary agency, a charity, the criminal justice system, or other agencies helping people in need of support.

• With a postgraduate social work degree, you also have the option to continue in academia and apply to study for a PhD.

Courses include:

• The Social Work Context

• Preparing for Practice

• Theories and Models for Social Work Practice

• Critical Perspectives in Social Work Practice

• Social Work Research