| Programme details | |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Discipline: |
Social Work
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| Duration: | 36 months |
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The social care profession is dedicated to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable in our society. Social Care Workers are on the front line in attempting to address pertinent social issues like: child welfare and protection; domestic violence; mental health; promoting equality of opportunity for those with special needs, and the rights and social inclusion of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our society.
Such a profession requires highly competent, confident and qualified persons with specialised training and knowledge of national and international best practice. The MA/PgD. in Advanced Social Care Practice is designed to support professionals to develop specialised knowledge and skills, linked to evidence-based practice. It will encourage Social Care Workers to keep themselves well-informed on current policy, strategy and quality considerations that impact on their work. This innovative programme was developed following extensive consultation with the social care sector and new modules will be designed as necessary, to reflect the changing needs of social care work.