1. MA Social Work
September 2017/2018

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

6. BASW and PCF

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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.”

13. University funding and student loans
Possibility of an NHS Bursary for standard entry students in years 1 and 2 MA
Further details:

14. 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

15. Questions?

16. University of Cumbria Further information available from:
HCPC at
Cat Hugman
Carol Travers Admissions Tutor
For students who wish to apply who have a disability please refer to the HCPC website for further information.
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