本课程为您提供综合性的学术和专业课程，可培养作为社会工作者的专业实践所需的知识和实践技能。我们促进对社会工作的理解，而社会正义和人权是这一职业的基础，该职业承认“公共问题”与“私人麻烦”之间的联系，并试图解决这两个问题。我们重视以预防为核心的社会工作实践，并认识到集体方法，积极参与用户活动并从中学习的重要性。我们的课程由合格的社会工作者讲授，包括他们研究领域的世界领导者以及与实践保持密切联系的学者。您将体验到使用过社会工作服务的人以及从业的社会工作者对教学的鼓舞性贡献。通过采用新颖的教学和评估方法以及对您
The demand for Social Workers in the UK is growing. With communities facing challenges such as an aging populations, mental health issues and social inequality, the need for qualified social workers has never been greater. In 2023, there were an estimated 152,000 vacancies in Social Care in the UK (Source: socialcarepeople.co.uk). Gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge on our Social Work Studies Masters. Become a skilled, ethical Social Worker who can make a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. Be career ready Stirling’s MSc Social Work course includes two supervised placements. This gives you a chance to put your studies to work with the support of qualified Practice Educators. Our course is also accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council, so once you graduate you can register as a qualified Social Worker in the UK. Placements are hosted by local authorities and voluntary organisations providing social work services. Learn from leading experts and lived experience Our Social Work course is taught by experienced social workers and world-leading researchers. We ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy research at the most recent national assessment (REF 2021). Our Service User and Carer involvement group also contributes to the course. You will hear from people who have used social work services, as well as practicing social workers. Their stories and thoughts will inspire your learning. Other local agencies will also play a part in our Social Work Masters degree. You will remain connected to the professional sector throughout your studies. The teaching you receive emphasises a compassionate approach to issues in the community. The course design is informed by social justice, human rights and the need to address both ‘public issues’ and ‘private troubles’. We value social work practice that has prevention at its heart. We recognise the importance of collective approaches. Our smaller class sizes and creative approach to teaching and assessment make Stirling a standout place to study a Social Work Masters. We will prepare you to take the next step in your career.; The taught course consists of nine modules which include two periods of assessed practice. All students have a personal tutor during the course. During Semesters Two and Four you’ll undertake a placement in full-time supervised practice. The dissertation leading to the Masters involves undertaking empirical research and is submitted in April of year three.