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Social Work

University of York · England · MA-SOCIAL-WORK

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Social Work is a Postgraduate taught degree at University of York, England, typically 2 years of full-time study. It covers areas like professional practice, work placement, practice, clinical skills, inclusive practice. The summary below is compiled from public course information — approximate, not official.

University
University of York
Level
Postgraduate taught
Duration
2 years
Indicative fees
£12,000

What you'll study in Social Work

social-psychologysocial-work-practicesocial-theoryprofessional-practicesocial-workcross-cultural-psychologyclinical-psychologybrain-sciencessocial-mediasocial-research-methodssocial-policybiological-sciencescommunication-disorderscommunication

Example subjects: Applied Theatre Skills III: Wellbeing, Social Care and Criminal Justice, Thinking Like a Social Scientist, Introduction to Law and Social Policy, The Autonomous Practitioner - Mental Health Nursing, The Autonomous Practitioner - Mental Health Nursing, Social, Emotional and Cognitive Communication, Social, Emotional and Cognitive Communication, Social, Emotional and Cognitive Communication, Using Research and Evidence in Social Work Practice, Foundations of Social Work Theory and Practice, Critical Issues in Contemporary Social Work, Global Social Work.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Social Work?

Social Work at University of York is typically 2 years of full-time study. Approximate — confirm with the university.

What will I study in Social Work?

Social Work covers areas like social-psychology, social-work-practice, social-theory, professional-practice, social-work, cross-cultural-psychology, clinical-psychology, brain-sciences.

How much does Social Work cost?

Indicative domestic fees for Social Work are around £12,000 (approximate, usually per year). International fees differ — confirm with the university.

Who offers Social Work?

Social Work is offered by University of York, England, and 1 other university.

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Sources: University of York public course catalogue. Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.

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