International Social Welfare and Social Development MA
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 12 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Undergraduate
- Admission intake OCT
- Minimum GPA 55
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 13,750 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
2023-03-01
|
2023-09-20
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Program Description
Every country’s approach to social work, welfare and development is different, and there is growing demand in both developed and developing countries for social welfare and social development professionals. This course helps you acquire the skills and knowledge you need to follow an internationally orientated career in these diverse, wide-ranging areas.Your studies on this Master’s give you a broad level of understanding by exposing you to the variety of ways in which social welfare and development issues are approached in different contexts, including in the Global South. There is also a focus on social issues with an international dimension such as human rights; social justice; human trafficking; and humanitarian aid.The practical skills element of the course enables you to apply theory to practice and to develop the core skills, initiative and professionalism necessary to carry out social welfare work in a range of settings including government, non-governmental (NGOs) or voluntary organisations.Why choose this course?
- Learn from an expert academic team with considerable research and practice experience
- Build the global perspectives, theoretical foundations, ethics and practical skills to respond effectively in diverse country contexts, making global/local connections
- Develop cultural competence and the ability to work effectively in different global contexts
- Study, compare and evaluate different welfare regimes and indigenous responses to human need within a framework of equality and social justice
- Explore the ethical aspects of your subject including attention to power and anti-discriminatory practice
- Learn critical thinking, enquiry and analysis skills, encouraging reflectiveness; increasing self-awareness; and enabling you to question models of practice
- Hone your team-working skills in multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse working environments, through collaboration with other students and observing practice in community-based projects
- Carry out research and understand the implications of research for practice while acquiring in-depth knowledge of a specialist subject of your own choosing
Other Requirements
- To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree 55% (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
- Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.
Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
