StudyQA — Master: Social Work — University of Bath

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Description Contents Requirements

Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MRes 1 year
* Full-time PG Diploma Research 9 months
* Full-time PG Certificate Research 4 months
* Part-time MRes 2 to 5 years
* Part-time PG Diploma Research 21 months
* Part-time PG Certificate Research 16 months

Overview
The programme is designed for:

* research training; it is not a qualifying programme for those seeking to become social work practitioners
* those developing careers as applied researchers and evaluators in social care
* prospective PhD students in Social Work.

The programme systematically reviews and critically evaluates a range of theories, methodologies and paradigms of research that are relevant to social work, and the application of these to specific areas of social enquiry in which students are specialising. Within an active research community students are supported in identifying, investigating and realising their own research. Students are equipped with the skills to contribute to social work research projects using any of the main methodologies of the social sciences.

The University of Bath operates a credit system by which candidates have to accrue 90 credits for the award of the MRes. Candidates receive credits on the successful completion of the individual units (measured by successfully passing the relevant assessments) - each unit being allocated a specific credit-rating. Selection of unit options is therefore based around ensuring that sufficient credits are achieved for the final award. Individual units may be withdrawn at any time, subject to the discretion of the Director of Studies and Unit Convener.

* MSc requires 90 credits
* PG Diploma requires 60 credits
* PG Certificate requires 30 credits

Each unit has a specific credit-rating, which is achieved by passing the relevant assesments.
Unit options selection should be made to ensure sufficient credits are achieved.

Normally a first degree in the social sciences or an upper second class or equivalent first degree in another subject plus relevant experience. The minimum non-graduate qualifications acceptable for admission to this course are: * A relevant postgraduate diploma or Higher National Diploma passed at the appropriate level. * A relevant professional qualification together with papers passed at an appropriate standard if required by the appropriate Head of Group. * Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field together with authorship of papers of an acceptable academic standard.English requirementsIELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components). TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) (TWE: 4) or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.