Overview
If you already have a degree and are interested in becoming a social worker, our Postgraduate Social Work courses (MA /PGDip) can lead to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England.
Our courses deliver high quality social work education. We have been approved by and teach to Social Work England (SWE) Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers in England, and the British Association of Social Workers’ (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
Our lecturing staff base their teaching on evidence-based practice, promoting the most current social work research.
Your practice-based learning includes two work placements. You'll work with your practice educator to develop your capabilities as part of the PCF.
Our graduates are highly employable with almost 100% obtaining employment after graduating. We have links with Local Authority employers, local private voluntary and independent sector organisations. So it's likely you will secure a job before qualifying.
Career prospects
On successful completion of the MA and PGDip programmes graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with Social Work England*, and then to enter employment.
There are a wide range of job opportunities for social workers in a variety of settings. Local authority and private, voluntary and independent partners employ many graduates who go on to undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (AYSE).
Graduates of the MA programme will be well-placed to apply for a place on an MPhil / PhD programme should they wish to pursue a career in research at a later date.
*International Students should note that completion of the Oxford Brookes Social Work programme allows you to apply for registration with the UK regulator of Social Work. Any practice overseas is likely to require you to meet the country's requirement for regulation. The responsibility for identifying and working towards the requirements for registration overseas is with the student. You may wish to check the compatibility of the Oxford Brookes award prior to application.
Accreditation(s)
Approved by Social Work England (SWE).
Students can also exit with Pgdip awards.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
23 September 2024
Marston Road Campus
Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane,
Oxford,
OX3 0FL, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Excellent graduate outcomes, with over 95 per cent of Oxford Brookes students in employment or further study within six months of graduating.