PostgraduatePart-time

MA Social Work

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Social Work
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall

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Overview

Social workers work in tandem with other organisations to affect individual and collective change and support and protect people from harm. Studying your MA in social work at LJMU will allow you to: Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a social worker Learn from experienced social work practitioners and service users Benefit from two key work placements Enjoy a wide range of teaching and assessment techniques Apply for bursaries and funding support (available for eligible applicants to cover, partially, the cost of the course) Social Work education at LJMU is provided in collaboration with the Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. The regulatory body for social work in England is Social Work England. You can read more about its regulatory body role on the Social Work England website. Once you’ve completed your accredited MA programme, you are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker. Social Work England also provides information on using your registered qualification to practice outside of England. This includes guidance for practicing in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the European Economic Area (EEA) and other locations.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · or above
GCSEC/4 · Subjects: English, English Language
Other conditionsinterview · …and/or a commitment to ‘citizenship’ or community related activities Interview required An interview, written exercise and group-based task form part of the selection process.
Other conditionsdbs_check · Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course.

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall

IELTS Non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment (or

Fees

International students: £17,250 per year

UK students: £4,380 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Academic

Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

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TuitionGBP 17,250
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,636

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