This course provides unique opportunities for post-graduate and post qualification training in social work towards a range of different post-qualifying and academic awards. The flexibility of the course permits entry and exit at various levels.
In partnership with:
University of East London
Course tutor
Liz Webb
MA/PQ Awards tutor
Clare Parkinson
Course aims
- to provide a programme of integrated professional and M level academic study towards the level offered by the General Social Care Council's Higher Specialist and Advanced Level Awards
- to enable social work professionals to pursue advanced theorisation and research in clinical practice with different client groups; and/or in leadership & management; and/or in education & training.
- to enhance the capacity to manage change, adapt creatively to rapidly changing policy environments, and develop the advanced competences necessary to respond professionally and take a leading role within reconfigured modes of service delivery and with particular client groups.
- to enable students to further the development of theory and research within the profession, by deepening and extending their own research skills and theoretical sophistication
Is this course for you?
- Provides unique opportunities for postgraduate and post qualification training in social work towards a range of different professional and academic qualifications.
- At least two years post-qualifying work experience in social work, a social work qualification (or equivalent), and usually a good honours degree (or equivalent) is required.
- This is a flexible modular programme drawing on a range of teaching methods, including detailed discussion of practice, management or teaching and theoretical seminars/ lectures introducing and applying psychodynamic theory to social work, organizations, social policy and research methods, training and education, consultation and supervision.
- The MA can be obtained by either dissertation or a clinical route; in Year 3 students have the opportunity to undertake supervised practice as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Tavistock Clinic.
- There is the option of leaving after 1 year with the Postgraduate Certificate, after 2 years with the Postgraduate Diploma and after 3 years with the MA.
- For qualified social workers, completion of the Postgraduate Diploma leads to eligibility for the Higher Specialist Award and completion of the MA to eligibility for the Advanced Award in Social Work.
Time Commitment
Seminars will take place on the following days:
Years 1 and 2 - Tuesdays
Year 3 - Thursdays
Assessment
- By written assignments for all students during years one and two.
- By dissertation for the MA and Advanced Award (dissertation route).
- By additional clinical work and written assignments for the MA and Advanced Award (clinical route).
- The MA also leads to eligibility for membership of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists, Allied Professional Division.
How to apply
Contact the course administrator for an application form or download from below.
Contact details for further information
020 8938 2582
alliedadmin@tavi-port.org
Programme Specification
Download course outline
Download application form
Download Reference Request Form
Information on fees can be found here
