It links closely with related Masters programmes in the School of Social and Historical Studies as well as the established Diploma in Social Work course. The credit-based modular scheme allows students to pursue options of particular interest across all the major areas of social work practice, eg. The course aims to develop social work practice competence within the context of an understanding of contemporary conceptual and policy framework. Two practice placements are undertaken, the first a 50 day placement in semester 2, the second of 80 days in semester 3 and 4. The second placement is located as far as it is possible in a setting related to the likely career of the student.
Assessment is by coursework and dissertation with satisfactory completion of the placements.