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Leadership and Management for Social Work MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Post-qualifying (Higher Specialist) Award

Summary

This programme provides critically aware and research-based knowledge relating to the crucial areas of leadership and management practice for social work. It is designed to provide this as flexibly as possible, in order to meet a broad range of candidate and organisational needs.

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught, continuing professional development

Duration: Diploma: 18 months to two years part time. It is also possible to undertake standalone modules. MA top-up: one year part-time.

Start date: September 2012

Entry requirements

An Honours degree or equivalent evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level plus evidence of social work qualification and holding a management or other leadership role in a social work setting.

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International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements

Standard English language requirements apply

Contact details

Hanna Wride, Programme Administrator
Email: h.j.wride@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8024

How to apply

Contact Hanna Wride, Programme Administrator
Email: h.j.wride@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8024

You may need to discuss your application with your employer organisation, if applicable, who will need to allow time for study. If undertaking the Post-qualifying Award, the organisation will need to provide work-based assessment resources.

Fees and funding

Postgraduate Diploma: Part-time UK students £3,000 pa (this was the fee for 2010–11; please check with the School for the latest fees information). Overseas students and MA top-up: standard fees apply

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Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

The Diploma, and linked PQ (Higher Specialist) in Leadership and Management for Social Work and PQ in Leadership and Management, offered at Postgraduate (M) level, reflects eight standalone 20-credit modules, which can be combined to form the Post-Qualifying Award through four core modules and a selection of two choice modules.

Each focuses on differing aspects of management practice. However, each module also connects with all the other modules in reflecting the key management functions and occupational requirements for excellence in management.

These modules, which are academically accredited in their own right, are available to staff from varied disciplines and professional settings.

Candidates for the PQ award undertake six modules, comprising four core modules and a choice of two modules from a possible four.The resulting six-module sequence will form a 120 Credit Postgraduate (M level) Diploma in Leadership and Management for Social Work – comprising the PQ Leadership and Management at Higher Specialist Level.

Candidates completing three modules, one of which includes Managing Diversity, can receive an interim award of Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management for Social Work.

Leadership and Management for Social Work/Social Care course brochure (pdf; 401KB; opens in new window)

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