MA Social Work September 2017/2018

Welcome to The University of Cumbria Current Programme: Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council Employability: Great careers really do start here Support: “perfect course for those who prefer a cosy atmosphere rather than a busy campus” Communities: A diverse range of students (UG/PG/PQ) and programmes.

MA Social Work Full time for 2 calendar years for those with a first degree Successful completion of the programme confers eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC

Entry requirements MA Route: A relevant degree 2:2 or above GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or equivalent Knowledge and some relevant experience of social work/social care

BASW and PCF https://www.basw.co.uk/pcf/capabilities/

Moving through the levels Point of entry to SW qualifying programmes Readiness for direct practice (prior to first placement). The end of the first placement The end of last placement/ the completion of qualifying programmes

MA Social Work - Structure HSWG7001 Social Work Theory Into Practice I HSWG7002 Case Study HSWG7004 Working with Experts by Experience Year One HSWG7005 Social Work Theory Into Practice II HSWG9001 Social Work 70 Day Placement HSWG7003 Social Work as a Vehicle for Cultural Transformation HSWG7002 Scholarship and Research Methods HSWG7006 Social Work Theory Into Practice III Year Two HSWG9002 Social Work Placement HSWG7008 Dissertation

Preparation for Practice at UoC: Croisdale-Appleby Report (2014) Social work very complex – less objective scientific support than medicine Education in which both theory informs practice and practice informs theory Educating for a career not training for a job Social worker

Learning and Teaching Lectures, Seminars and Workshops Portfolios to evidence learning and achievement Input from practitioners and ‘experts by experience’ as well as academic staff E-learning – including video, blogs, discussion boards Individual tutorials, personal reflection, private study: library and web-based

Assessment Essays/Reports/Videos Individual/Group Presentations Reflective exercises Portfolios Exams Assessed practice Dissertation Viva

Authentic Assessments: Theory into Practice “Having the chance to work in a real court environment serves to lessen the anxiety that young professionals often feel about performing in formal hearings.”

University funding and student loans Possibility of an NHS Bursary for standard entry students in years 1 and 2 MA Further details: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/Documents/Students/Your_guide_to_Social_Work_Bursaries_2017-18_%28V1%29_09.2016.pdf

Preparation Read about social work (books, journals, blogs, newspapers, websites) Arrange to shadow a social worker Talk to current students and social workers Be aware of what is going on around you in the world (watch the news, read newspapers) Gain work experience (paid or voluntary) in social care Learn to drive

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University of Cumbria Further information available from: HCPC at www.hcpc-uk.org Cat Hugman email catriona.hugman@cumbria.ac.uk Carol Travers Admissions Tutor e-mail carol.travers@cumbria.ac.uk For students who wish to apply who have a disability please refer to the HCPC website for further information. twitter.com/cumbriauni facebook.com/universityofcumbria