MSc Social Work Frequently Asked Questions Why should I choose to study social work at the University of Lincoln? Many students tell us that they chose us as a first choice university because of the experience, approachability and friendliness of the staff. Our curriculum is designed to prepare competent and knowledgeable social workers who can work in complex and diverse settings. Drawing on the depth and breadth of our Schools expertise, our programme aims to provide a foundation on which to work across a range of systems and how to assess, intervene and implement innovative, evidence-based and compassionate solutions. The links between practice and research and practice and policy are integrated throughout the curriculum, as is the attention to social and economic justice. Further we explore this as a global concept. There may be opportunities to learn from social workers and experts from other countries and the optional possibility to visit other countries to learn about social work. This is combined with a high level of support with excellent links with local social work employers and a strong service user and carer group. Preparation for your practice placements takes place in highly structured practice skills development workshops with plenty of contact with practitioners including the opportunity to shadow a qualified social worker. Currently all students on the MSc Social Work programme who meet the eligibility criteria for NHS Social Work Bursaries may apply for a bursary to support their studies. Please note: The provision of social work study bursaries is under Government review and this may result in a reduction or the ending of bursaries. If the number of bursaries allocated fall short of the demand for them then an internal selection process will be utilised to allocate available bursaries. Please check the NHS Bursaries Website for details: How many students do you take each year? We expect to take between 20 to 30 postgraduate students each year. This size allows for greater interactive, seminar teaching with plenty of discussion and individual support. How much contact time should I expect to have? The MSc Social Work is an intensive full time course. Generally students spend three or four days a week in the classroom during the taught sessions, but this can vary. For example, some modules are delivered as a week-long block, meaning classroom sessions for five consecutive days. Across the two year programme we
MSc Social Work Frequently Asked Questions Why should I choose to study social work at the University of Lincoln? Many students tell us that they chose us as a first choice university because of the experience, approachability and friendliness of the staff. Our curriculum is designed to prepare competent and knowledgeable social workers who can work in complex and diverse settings. Drawing on the depth and breadth of our Schools expertise, our programme aims to provide a foundation on which to work across a range of systems and how to assess, intervene and implement innovative, evidence-based and compassionate solutions. The links between practice and research and practice and policy are integrated throughout the curriculum, as is the attention to social and economic justice. Further we explore this as a global concept. There may be opportunities to learn from social workers and experts from other countries and the optional possibility to visit other countries to learn about social work. This is combined with a high level of support with excellent links with local social work employers and a strong service user and carer group. Preparation for your practice placements takes place in highly structured practice skills development workshops with plenty of contact with practitioners including the opportunity to shadow a qualified social worker. Currently all students on the MSc Social Work programme who meet the eligibility criteria for NHS Social Work Bursaries may apply for a bursary to support their studies. Please note: The provision of social work study bursaries is under Government review and this may result in a reduction or the ending of bursaries. If the number of bursaries allocated fall short of the demand for them then an internal selection process will be utilised to allocate available bursaries. Please check the NHS Bursaries Website for details: How many students do you take each year? We expect to take between 20 to 30 postgraduate students each year. This size allows for greater interactive, seminar teaching with plenty of discussion and individual support. How much contact time should I expect to have? The MSc Social Work is an intensive full time course. Generally students spend three or four days a week in the classroom during the taught sessions, but this can vary. For example, some modules are delivered as a week-long block, meaning classroom sessions for five consecutive days. Across the two year programme we
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