Introduction
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to practice as a social worker, with our postgraduate course at ARU Peterborough. Study for a PG Dip or an MA.
In social work we embrace difference and recognise that individuals have their own motivations and journeys.
Studying Social Work at ARU Peterborough promises to be a transformative journey where your existing skills, values and education can be developed.
Whether you’re an experienced health and social care practitioner, or someone looking to change direction towards a meaningful career where you can have a positive impact on society, you’ll be welcome in our diverse community.
Successful completion of this degree will enable you to apply to register with Social Work England* to use the legally protected title of social worker.
*Subject to validation.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities
Practical experience
We know that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. As a social work student at ARU you’ll benefit from:
- 70 days on placement
- the chance to learn from registered social workers
- covering both adults and children
- experience of working in different settings
- experience of working directly with service users.
You may be eligible for an NHS Social Work Bursary in either year of your studies. This can help with living and travel costs and doesn’t have to be repaid.
Outstanding student support
Join our postgraduate student community and:
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Accreditation
Social Work England
Our course is pending approval by Social Work England. When you graduate from an approved course, you'll be eligible to apply to register as a professional social worker.
Careers
Our course maps to Social Work England’s Professional Standards and BASW’s Professional Capabilities Framework. By successfully completing the course, you'll have the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to apply to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England. The regional representative for Social Work England attends annually to offer guidance on making the application for registration.
The majority of our students will pursue employment as a social worker in a statutory setting and embark on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). These are professional vocational courses supported by employers to promote your transition into the sector. You might also consider wider social work roles in the private, voluntary and independent sectors.
Although focused on social work, our postgraduate degree will also equip you with transferable skills (eg communication, assessment and problem-solving, analytical thinking) that could be used in a range of graduate roles.
We work with ARU's Employability Team to coordinate employability fairs and talks by local employers. Local authority representatives attend annually to talk about their ASYE schemes and graduate roles and offer support by holding mock interviews. There are opportunities to meet previous students who are now employed locally, and an Employability Officer who can offer one-to-one tailored support to set out career development plans, and help you develop interview and presentation techniques.
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Life in Peterborough
Study in the heart of Peterborough, a historic yet thriving city that's a great home for students. ARU Peterborough is easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for you to live and study locally.
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Benefits of postgraduate study
Improve your employability, progress in your career, and take on an intellectual challenge with our flexible postgraduate degrees.
Postgraduate study at ARU