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“Are you considering a career in social work? The University of Chester are committed to encouraging care experienced students to consider university as a viable option and will support young adults to succeed and fulfil their potential. We can offer financial support (in the form of a bursary), fee waiver, pastoral and academic guidance, and assistance with accommodation costs.

In addition to this, we have also created a carer support package for students who have unpaid caring responsibilities for a family member, who would not be able to cope without their support. Carers can access a University bursary, have priority access to the Financial Assistance Fund and will be linked to a member of staff for further support and guidance. This scheme would apply to current foster carers (or carers for people of any age) who are interested in studying social work alongside their caring responsibilities.

Please see the attached two leaflets (in bold above) and contact studentexperience@chester.ac.uk for more information on either of these student support packages.”

Edge Hill University

BA (Hons) Social Work

Our BA (Hons) Social Work degree combines perspective from social care, health, education and other relevant disciplines to ensure you can work effectively in the multi-disciplinary environment of today’s social work.

Edge Hill University

MA Social Work

This Masters degree combines perspectives from social care, health, education and other relevant disciplines to ensure you can work effectively in the multi-disciplinary environment of today’s social work.

Edge Hill University

MNSW Adult Nursing and Social Work (MA)

This integrated Masters degree will provide you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience required for a career as an integrated Adult Nursing and Social Work practitioner in a range of health and social care settings.

Conferring eligibility for two professional awards, the course combines perspectives from health, social care, education and related disciplines to ensure you graduate able to work highly effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Liverpool Hope University

Social Work BA (Hons)

As a Social Work student, you will study aspects of sociology, social policy, psychology, law, social theory and social work methods, skills and practices. You will explore barriers such as poverty, disability, racism and sexism that service users often face in society.

Liverpool Hope University

Bridging the Gap - a route into Social Work (BA)

Liverpool Hope University is creating extra spaces on its BA Social Work degree exclusively for students from Black and Global Majority groups.
Formed in conjunction with Liverpool City Council, Bridging the Gap begins in
September 2022.
Aspiring social workers from a wide range of communities – Black, Asian, Chinese, Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Yemeni, Somali, Black African, Black Caribbean and a whole lot more besides –

Read all about it here: Bridging_the_Gap_A5Leaflet

Apply now using the link below!

Liverpool John Moores University

MA Social Work

At LJMU we offer an innovative two-year programme which focuses on research informed poverty aware practice and has service users and carers at its heart.

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Social Work BA (Hons)

We offer an exciting and stimulating three-year degree that, on completion, leads to eligibility to register with Social Work England as a qualified social worker. This course aims to enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and values and demonstrate your professional capability to undertake the role of social worker.

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Social Work MA

Social workers work closely with other organisations to support and protect children and adults from harm, and to effect personal and social change. Studying Social Work at the University of Chester will offer you an opportunity to develop the skills needed to perform as a social work practitioner in today’s challenging and unpredictable landscape. On completion students will be eligible to register with Social Work England.