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Masters Degrees in Social Work Specialisms

203 degrees at 92 universities in the UK.

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About Postgraduate Social Work Specialisms

The Master's programmes in social community counselling, offered through distance learning, are dedicated to addressing complex mental health challenges and welfare within communities. They shape graduates into skilled professionals, ready to tackle roles in community mental health support, social policy advocacy non-governmental organisations and public health education.

The UK is home to more than 20 specialised master’s programmes in the realm of social community counselling, tailored for those with a background in social work, psychology or related fields. These programmes are designed to cater for professionals and students requiring flexible study options.

What to Expect

The curriculum focuses on preparing professionals to deliver effective counselling services in community settings. The curriculum engages with critical areas such as evidence-based theories of counselling, strategies for community engagement, crisis intervention and ethical practices in social care. The programme balances academic coursework with applied practical components, such as virtual case study analyses and supervised counselling practicums.

Assessment methods typically include a mix of essays, reflective practice journals andpractical assessments. The flexibility of distance learning allows students to integrate their academic studies with ongoing professional commitments.

The course aligns with the standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), ensuring graduates meet professional counselling competencies.

Upon completing the programme, graduates are equipped to address the complex needs of diverse communities, design and implement effective mental health interventions, andadvocate for policy changes that enhance community welfare. Their roles are crucial in public and private sectors, educational institutions, healthcare settings and community-based organisations.

Childhood and Youth MA

(4.5)

This interdisciplinary programme equips practitioners with the depth of insight necessary to working in the best interests of children Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £8,250 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree

Mental Health Studies (Top-up) MSc

(4.4)

Why choose Mental Health Studies (Top-up) MSc at Middlesex If you're a Middlesex University graduate, this top-up master's degree will Read more...

  • 1 year Part time degree: £1,890 per year (UK)

MSc Mental Health Nursing - Preregistration

(4.3)

Studying Mental Health Nursing at UEA prepares you for a career that can be as varied or specialist as you choose. Working with people of Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)

Global Mental Health MSc

(3.9)

Mental ill-health is one of the leading causes of the global burden of disease, with high rates of premature mortality, disability, and Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £15,840 per year (UK)

MSc in Dementia (Online)

(4.1)

Why this MSc Dementia is a condition which is taking centre stage in all our lives but continues to be understood primarily as one of Read more...

  • 2 years Online degree: £5,300 per year (UK)

Nursing (Mental Health) - Pre-Registration MSc

(4.1)

Mental health concerns – from identity issues to substance abuse, isolation to adverse childhood experiences – and demand for services, Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Part time degree

Mental Health Nursing MSc

(3.9)

The demand for mental health nurses is ever increasing while the requirement for nurses with a postgraduate qualification is also Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,000 per year (UK)

Dyscalculia Research and Practice MA

(4.4)

This course consolidates the nationally recognised AMBDA (Maths/Dyscalculia) and ATS qualifications and builds practitioners’ professional Read more...

  • 3 years Part time degree: £2,325 per year (UK)

Education (Early Childhood Studies) MA

(3.9)

Study early childhood education issues in depth, covering policy, practice and theory, in our Master's in Education specialising in early Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £8,595 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,298 per year (UK)

MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health

(4.1)

The MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health is a unique interdisciplinary programme designed to address pressing global challenges in Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £12,220 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time day degree: £6,110 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Part time day degree: £4,075 per year (UK)

MSc Nursing (Mental Health)

(3.9)

The MSc Nursing with Registered Status programme will prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding arena of mental health Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)

MSc Mental Health Psychology

(4.1)

Program Description Enhance your psychology career with the online Mental Health Psychology MSc. Throughout your studies, you will Read more...

  • 30 months Online degree: £16,868 per year (UK)

MA Youth and Community Work

(4.3)

This established course opens the door for you to step straight into youth work. Only one other provider in London offers a postgraduate Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £8,160 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,080 per year (UK)

PG Dip/MA Social Work (Children and Families)

(4.4)

This fast-track social work course, with a focus on children, young people and their families, enables trainee social workers to build upon Read more...

  • 20 months Full time degree

MSc Adult, Children’s or Mental Health Nursing

(4.4)

Nursing is a rewarding profession, caring for individuals throughout their lifespan. This Nursing Master's Degree is made up of theory Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,000 per year (UK)

MA Mental Health in Children and Young People

(4.3)

The MA Mental Health in Children and Young People focuses on the nature of mental health in educational and social care environments for Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £4,950 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,950 per year (UK)

Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc

(4.4)

Behaviour analysis is the science of understanding behaviour. Therapies and strategies derived from the science have a wealth of evidence Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £7,300 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Part time degree

MSc Global Mental Health and Wellbeing

(3.7)

The Covid pandemic has made us all more aware of our mental health and wellbeing – not just nationally, but on a global scale. Mental Read more...

  • 2 years Online degree: £6,084 per year (UK)

Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities - MA

(4.1)

The Tizard Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability, community care and autism Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing), MSc

(4.3)

With essential training and decision-making skills, you will be ready for an exciting career in nursing with this Master’s degree in Adult Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)

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