Entry requirementsThis course is designed for social workers who have already completed Specialist level or have substantial experience and want to develop professionally. It allows you to achieve GSCC Post-Qualifying Higher Specialist and Advanced level qualifications alongside a PgDip or MA. The focus at Higher Specialist level is on the knowledge and skills needed to make complex judgements and discharge high levels of responsibility for the co-ordination of social support and the management of risk. The focus at Advanced level is on the knowledge and skills required for professional leadership and improvement of services. The course is also ideal for other professionals working in community care who want to develop professionally at masters level.
Academic titleProfessional Studies in Community Care PgDip/MA
Course descriptionWhat will you study?
The course puts a strong emphasis on developing your critical appraisal of research evidence and exploring ethical frameworks.
You will also develop the professional practice skills needed to work with adults. These include team work and inter-professional practice; supporting and managing others; and leaderships skills.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Registered social workers must complete the Higher Specialist level before progressing to Advanced level. The course offers a wide range of option modules so you can tailor it to your own professional requirements.
PgDip modules
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
-Four option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work
MA modules
-Power, Risk and Decision Making in Contemporary Partnership Contexts and Integrated Services
-Four option modules
-Portfolio: Competence in Higher Specialist Social Work
-Research Methods
-Advanced Practice Project and Portfolio OR
-Dissertation and Portfolio (Competence in Advanced Social Work)