Course details

Summary

Learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice and examine current research in social work. Study this programme as a standalone qualification or as a pathway to the Master of Social Work.

Programme overview

The PGDipSW is equivalent to the first year of the Master of Social Work. This qualification will enhance your professional learning and development, and prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work. Through taught courses, you will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice.

Programme structure

You will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice and examine current research in social work. This programme is delivered through face-to-face block-courses at Epsom Campus supported by online study guides and resources.

Requirement

120 points from a range of recommended courses in Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work Child and Family Practice, Social Work Health Practice, Social Work, and Social Work Youth Practice

Where could this programme take you?

If you complete the PGDipSW with a GPA of 5 or higher, you can choose to progress to the second year of the Master of Social Work (MSW) to complete the masters qualification. You will need to have included a research methods course (SOCWORK 718 Applied Research in Social Services, or an approved equivalent) in your PGDipSW in order to do this.

Jobs related to this programme

• Leadership and management roles in social work
• Social worker in a range of settings and services

Further study options

• Master of Social Work

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in social work at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.