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PG Dip/MA Social Work (Children & Families)

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Course Overview

  • If you already hold an undergraduate degree and are interested in specializing in work with children and young people, this is the ideal social work course option.

  • This course is an intensive full-time training program that could see you start a career as a social worker in just 14 months while receiving a Department for Education bursary and course fees.

  • This generic social work qualification covers all aspects of child and family social work and working with adults required to be eligible for registering with Social Work England as a Social Worker.

  • You’ll have the option to continue your studies from a Postgraduate Diploma to a Master’s by undertaking a dissertation that will be self-funded

  • The Department of Education funds this course through local authorities, including Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council, and Wiltshire Council, with all applications being made directly to them.

  • Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain relevant experience operating in real-world settings and develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession.

General Eligibility

You will need the following:

  • A degree-level qualification in any discipline except social work from a UK higher education institute or an approved overseas equivalent

  • a minimum 2:1 level 6 degree qualification, for example, an honors degree or a graduate certificate, or a minimum 2:2 honors degree plus a postgraduate qualification (level 7 or above), for example, a master’s degree or a postgraduate certificate/ postgraduate diploma

  • to have GCSEs in English or English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or the new grade 4 and above (or an approved equivalent)

  • to have completed your degree, final-year students are not eligible to apply

  • to show evidence of your qualifications (such as certificates) and be able to upload this to the application form – this is mandatory for overseas qualifications (please ensure you have relevant electronic versions to hand before submitting your application)

  • to have a minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience of working with vulnerable children, young people, and families/carers or adults, either in a paid or voluntary capacity

  • to live in England

  • a driving license and use of a vehicle in some locations, or to confirm that you’ll be able to travel for work if you do not have a vehicle

  • to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check ​

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (academic) 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Work and Community

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Campus Name

Lansdowne

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time,14 months

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Available Intake

January 2024, January 2026

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

The fees for the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work are funded by the Department for Education.,

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