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Develop your understanding of the theories surrounding social work, as well as their practical implications, to become a professionally competent, reflective and analytical social work practitioner.<br>Our Social Work MA is a two-year course which will equip you with a masters degree and a professional qualification recognised by Social Work England.<br><br>You'll learn through a variety of methods, taught by enthusiastic, committed and research active academics, experienced in the field of social work. You’ll also learn from current practitioners, peers, service users and other highly-specialised professionals from a variety of backgrounds and organisations. You’ll develop a clear understanding of the use and application of theory in social work practice.<br><br>In addition to your University-based studies, you'll undertake two one-hundred day statutory placements in South Yorkshire. Our collaborative relationship with the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership (SYTP) opens the door to practice learning experiences within five different local authorities, in areas such as children and families social work, adult social work and mental health teams. You can read more about placements below.<br>Placements<br>Our MA in Social Work is part of the SYTP, offering two 100-day placements in either childcare or adult care statutory settings. These placements are carefully chosen to offer contrasting experiences in contemporary social work practice, enhancing your overall learning and experience.<br><br>Both placements are 100 consecutive days long, in order to meet the Social Work England 200 days of practice learning requirement, an initiative unique to the SYTP and University. <br><br>You'll develop strong relationships with local authorities whilst on placement, helping you gain employment within the SYTP and beyond following your graduation.<br><br>Your career<br>100% of our graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Data, 202021).<br>Throughout the Social Work programme, you will add valuable transferable skills to your CV from your studies and placements. In addition to this, you can take advantage of the faculty employability hub and access careers support and various opportunities to make you stand out from the crowd.<br>Upon completion of the course, graduates are guaranteed an interview with local authority partners.