SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL POLICY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
14 TH
IN THE UK
RESEARCH QUALITY (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
The College of Human and Health Sciences is bringing about real-life benefits for the social care, voluntary and private sectors. Our work is making positive impacts on service users, practitioners, managers and policy makers across a range of areas, including: mental health, inclusion, welfare, older people, children and families, service organisation and workforce
practices. Our academic team is made up of highly-respected, internationally-published professionals active in a range of research areas including criminology, social work, human geography, research leadership and management. Our programmes are accredited by bodies including Social Care Cymru and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and we have excellent links with local authorities and voluntary sector organisations across south and west Wales.
You will also learn to use a variety of research tools such as databases, statistical software, and computer programmes and develop extensive practical research skills to apply in a range of social science contexts. This degree provides an excellent training basis to pursue a PhD. Our wide range of optional modules means that you can tailor your studies to your particular interests
SOCIAL WORK MSc FT Our accredited two-year master's degree in Social Work will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a rewarding career as a registered social worker. You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice. You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus. Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to social work practice and policy, and develop professional reflective practice techniques. Social Work students can undertake some elements of the programme in Welsh.
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements Please see individual course details. English Language Requirement For all full-time taught programmes: IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
and goals for further study. Modules typically include: •Data Collection Methods • Dissertation • Ethics and Philosophy of Social Research • Introduction to Research and Study Skills
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees.
swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships
• Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods Entry Requirements A UK 2:1 (or above) degree in a social science subject. If you have a degree in a related discipline this may also be considered. Applications will be considered if you have at least two years relevant work experience.
SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS MSc FT PT
This Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) accredited programme will enable you to gain advanced training in a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. You will develop a keen understanding of research ethics and governance, and learn about theoretical research concerns across the spectrum of social science disciplines.
Modules typically include: • Critical Practice in Adult Care and Law • Critical Practice in Child Care and Law • Dissertation
• Ethics and Values in Social Work • Social Work Skills and Knowledge and Service Users' Perspectives
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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