Expand+The Institute’s MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice is a programme designed specifically for social care workers, who wish to pursue qualifications at postgraduate diploma and masters level (Level 9).

Applicants for a place o...

Hide-The Institute’s MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice is a programme designed specifically for social care workers, who wish to pursue qualifications at postgraduate diploma and masters level (Level 9).

Applicants for a place on our MA/ Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice will be required to meet two main entry criteria:

• Hold a BA( Honours) Degree - Level 8 in applied social studies/social care or cognate discipline and

• Be currently employed in the social care sector *This programme will not necessarily entitle you to register as a social care worker if you do not hold an appropriate undergraduate social care qualification

Expand+The social care profession is dedicated to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable in our society. Social care professionals are on the front line in attempting to address pertinent social issues like: child abuse and protection, domestic violen...

Hide-The social care profession is dedicated to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable in our society. Social care professionals are on the front line in attempting to address pertinent social issues like: child abuse and protection, domestic violence, mental health, promoting equality of opportunity for those with special needs; as well as the rights and social inclusion of the marginalised in our society. Such a profession requires highly competent, confident and qualified persons with specialised training and knowledge of national and international best practice.

The future of social care focuses on promoting high standards of: professional conduct, education, training and competence as outlined by CORU 2013. In line with this educational bodies will deliver qualifications that prepare professionals to provide safe and appropriate care, ensuring that social care practitioners keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date through the pedagogies of Continued Professional Education (CPE). The MA/Pgd. In Advanced Social Care Practice is designed to support professionals in extending their knowledge and skills to a higher level, including unique and emerging techniques linked to evidence based practice. It will encourage social care professionals to keep themselves well-informed on current policy, strategy and quality considerations that impact on their work.
This innovative programme has been designed after extensive consultation to identify the current needs of the sector. Furthermore, each future module will be created following annual consultation with social care professionals and organisations.

Work Experience
There is currently no work experience or work placement for this course.

Expand+The current MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice (PG Steps) modules are as follows:
• Behaviours that Challenge
• Mental Health, Law and Policy
• Approaches to Supporting Families
• Interpersonal Conflict: Prevention & Resolut...

Hide-The current MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice (PG Steps) modules are as follows:
• Behaviours that Challenge
• Mental Health, Law and Policy
• Approaches to Supporting Families
• Interpersonal Conflict: Prevention & Resolution
• Approaches to Care with Older People
• Managing for Professional Social Care Practice
• Research Methods (Prerequisite: the completion of three existing modules)
• Dissertation (Prerequisite: the completion of three existing modules & Research Methods)

Please note: modules are run pending demand, so please ensure to list all modules of interest on your application form/cover letter.