MA in Social Work

This innovative two-year taught programme constitutes the professional qualification for social work and successful completion will allow candidates to register with the General Social Care Council. It is run by the University of Hull in partnership with the Social Services departments in Hull, East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire as well as local users and carers and a number of other partners from the voluntary and independent sectors.

Our Masters course has been designed to prepare students for many different aspects of social work practice. An overview of the course, including modules studied, is provided in the table below:

Assessment

Modes of assessment range from innovative systems such as case studies, presentations and multi-choice questionnaires through to traditional essays. Each method is that which most effectively tests the knowledge and skills taught. Because different people are more successful under some modes of assessment than others, we seek to achieve a balanced assessment programme. Within the assessment processes we will identify opportunities to enhance your ICT skills.

Admission

You must have a first or second class Honours degree (in any subject) or, exceptionally, a relevant professional qualification (for example, the Diploma in Social Work from Hong Kong). All entrants must also have achieved GCSE grade A-C in English and Mathematics or equivalent (for example, Key Skills Level 2 in literacy and numeracy). You also need to have had some experience or working in a helping/caring capacity.

Applications are normally made a year in advance (from 1 September) online through UCAS (www.ucas.com). The normal UCAS closing date for applications is 15 January, but we may consider applications after this date. Any application received later than 30 June will be dealt with through the Clearing process. Applicants are reminded that they will have to declare any criminal convictions (including those ‘spent’) and that this will be checked. International students will have to provide such information from an official body. You will also have to make a health declaration. we are required by our regulatory body, the GSCC, to assess an applicant’s suitability and fitness to undertake social work at the admissions stage.

We offer interviews to applicants whose qualifications, experience, references and quality of application persuade us of their excellence. Individual interviews, designed not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant, are held. Our service user and carer group are involved in the interview and selection process.

We welcome applications from international students and members of ethnic and other groups currently under-represented in higher education and social work. Applicants with disabilities are also welcome. If you wish to discuss any particular needs please contact our departmental Disability Tutor, Dave Marsland d.marsland@hull.ac.uk.   

Please note: the BA and MA Social Work Programmes will no longer operate a deferred entry system. 

Funding

Most UK students receive financial support in the form of a bursary administered by the NHS Business Services Authority. Bursaries cover all course fees and expenses, but self-financing students must meet all such costs themselves. The university does not, unfortunately, have bursaries which are likely to be available for this course.

Further Information
Please address queries about entry to the MA programme to:

John Watson (Postgraduate taught Admissions Tutor)
Social Work, Department of Social Sciences
The University of Hull
Hull

HU6 7RX

Tel: +44(0)1482 466653
Fax: +44(0)1482 466088

Email : j.p.watson@hull.ac.uk

For more general queries about the MA programme contact:

Benedict Fell (MA Programme Director)
Social Work, Department of Social Sciences
The University of Hull
Hull

HU6 7RX

Tel: +44(0)1482 466610
Fax: +44(0)1482 466088
Email:b.fell@hull.ac.uk