MA Social Work Practice MA/PGDip/PGCert

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MA Social Work Practice MA/PGDip/PGCert
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

2 years

Course Description

The Advanced Social Work Practice MA/PGDip/PGCert is designed for qualified social workers who wish to enhance their professional skills and capacity in reflection, supervision, and leadership. This programme enables practitioners to work at a specialist level, improving outcomes for service users. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced theories, models, and methods of social work intervention, ensuring practice aligns with the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) and regulatory body standards. The course is delivered part-time over 2-4 years, primarily online, allowing students to balance their professional commitments with academic development. Teaching staff bring extensive experience and strong links with local authorities and independent agencies. Upon graduation, students will be well-equipped to pursue specialist practitioner roles or advanced management positions. Please note that this programme is exclusively for those who already hold a professional social work qualification and are currently employed in the field.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee is £69 per credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Any annual increase in tuition fees will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

Second class honours classification (2:2 or above).

Minimum of two years post qualifying experience.

Registered with Social Work England and currently employed as a social worker.

Satisfactory DBS check.

Employer reference required.

Other qualifications

Equivalent of a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above and/or a social work qualification at undergraduate (level 6) or postgraduate (level 7).

Minimum of two years post qualifying experience.

Currently employed as a social worker.

Satisfactory DBS check.

English Language Requirements

IELTS

IELTS 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in each component.

Other Requirements

Other

Satisfactory DBS check required for all applicants.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Developing Research Capability

60 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates are well-positioned to progress into senior social work roles, work in academia, pursue opportunities overseas, or undertake further study at PhD level. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring how this qualification aligns with your specific career aspirations.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/advanced-social-work-practice-ma-pgdip-pgcert/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.