Cert (PG), 5 years part time
Subject overview
Social work at Sussex was ranked 1st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2014, 2nd in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2014 and 4th in the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2013.
Our core research themes are pedagogy of professional education, policy and practice across the life-course, and professional knowledges and methodologies.
There is a developing portfolio of flexible study opportunities for practitioners from a wide range of disciplines, and for those interested in pursuing research qualifications. The MSc in Social Research Methods offers ESRC-recognised research training in social work research methods. Our thriving DSW and ESRC-recognised PhD degrees provide excellent opportunities for disciplinary and interdisciplinarity doctoral-level study.
Relationships with local social welfare agencies are excellent. Joint projects include development, training and research initiatives.
Programme outline
The degree comprises three core modules building on knowledge of adult learning theories and work-based learning and assessment, exploring the management of learning and assessment, facilitating critical reflection on practice education and supervision of literature and research, and ensuring critical reflection on the candidate’s own role as a practice educator. Together they facilitate an in-depth understanding of the discipline of teaching and assessment, and a growing awareness of the student’s/supervisee’s learning experience.
We continue to develop and update our modules for 2013 entry to ensure you have the best student experience. In addition to the course structure below, you may find it helpful to refer to the 2012 modules tab.
The modules Enabling Work-Based Learning, and Supervision of Professional Learning will normally be taken first. Together they equip you to undertake the full role of practice educator. Teaching the Practice Curriculum is for more experienced practice educators and supervisors who wish to develop their expertise. You must be involved in practice education or supervision of another while undertaking aspects of the degree.
Current modules
Please note that these are the core modules and options (subject to availability) for students starting in the academic year 2012.
Enabling Work-based Learning and Assessment (Higher Specialist)
15 credits
Autumn teaching, year 1
This module provides the core skills and underpinning critical knowledge necessary for good practice in the creation and support of workplace learning. It equips you to create appropriate workplace learning opportunities and to support the learning and development of others. It facilitates critical exploration of the role of the work-based assessor and supports the development of evidence informed practice in developing the competence of others.
Enabling Work-based Learning and Assessment (Higher Specialist) Spring
15 credits
Spring teaching, year 1
Supervision and Evaluation of Professional Learning
15 credits
Autumn & spring teaching, year 1
This short module provides the core skills and underpinning critical knowledge necessary for good practice in the supervision and evaluation of professional competence in the context of the professional workplace. This equips you to contribute to the learning and development of others and to assess their competence against professional practice standards. The module provides you with the in-depth exploration of supervision, direct observation and assessment necessary for candidates undertaking the full role of practice educator.
Entry requirements
UK entrance requirements and application details
A first- or second-class undergraduate honours degree; exceptionally other candidates may be accepted who demonstrate ability to study at the appropriate level. Candidates must be employed in a relevant position involving student or staff supervision or mentoring.
Please note: applications are submitted direct to the Department of Social Work and Social Care. For an application form contact the Social Work Admissions Coordinator, Essex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QQ, UK; telephone +44 (0)1273 872595; or email eswenquiries@sussex.ac.uk.
Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to column B on the Overseas qualifications.
If you have any questions about your qualifications after consulting our overseas
qualifications table, contact the University.
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Visas and immigration
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English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
For more information about the admissions process at Sussex
For pre-application enquiries:
Student Recruitment Services
T +44 (0)1273 876787
E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
For post-application enquiries:
Postgraduate Admissions,
University of Sussex,
Sussex House, Falmer,
Brighton BN1 9RH, UK
T +44 (0)1273 877773
F +44 (0)1273 678545
E pg.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
Related programme
Fees and funding
Fees
Home UK/EU students: £1,8501
Channel Island and Isle of Man students: £1,8502
Overseas students: £5,5003
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To find out about your fee status, living expenses and other costs, visit further financial information.
Funding
The funding sources listed below are for the subject area you are viewing and may not apply to all degrees listed within it. Please check the description of the individual funding source to make sure it is relevant to your chosen degree.
To find out more about funding and part-time work, visit further financial information.
Faculty interests
Research interests are briefly described below. For more detailed information, visit the Department of Social Work and Social Care.
- Childhood and youth studies
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Professor Robin Banerjee Social and emotional development of pupils, self-conscious cognition and emotion, self-presentational behaviour.
Dr Janet Boddy Parents and families, parent and child health and well-being, parenting and family support, children in or at the edges of care, social pedagogy, cross-national research.
Professor Suzy Braye Social work practice and the law, policy implementation and professional practice, community care provision.
Professor PennyJane Burke Widening access to and participation in Higher Education; critical and feminist pedagogies; gender and identity formations; challenging inequalities in higher education; participatory methodologies.
Dr Rachel Burr Social work, child rights, international aid, international social work, ethnographic-based research methods, Vietnam.
Dr Anne-Meike Fechter Indonesia, South East Asia; corporate expatriates, transnationalism, development practitioners.
Cath Holmström Admissions and selection for social work education, experiences of younger students on qualifying social work courses.
Barry Luckock Social policy and social work with children, social work practice and education, adoption, fostering and permanency planning.
Dr Tish Marrable Children with ‘additional needs’, interprofessional working and professional supervision in integrated teams.
Professor Rachel Thomson Childhood and youth studies, young people’s transitions to adulthood, sexuality and sex education.
Dr Jo Westbrook Learning to read, comprehension, wider reading, teacher education in the UK and developing countries, action research.
Dr Benjamin Zeitlyn Access to education, dropout, development, migration, transnationalism, childhoods, ethnic minorities, Islam.
- Social work
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Professor Suzy Braye Social work practice and the law, policy implementation and professional practice, community care provision.
Dr Lisa (Henglien) Chen Social gerontology, care policies and services for older people and family carers; long-term care resources.
Cath Holmström Admissions and selection for social work education, experiences of younger students on qualifying social work courses.
Sharon Lambley Policy evaluation research; research into management and leadership within health, social care and Higher Education.
Dr Michelle Lefevre Social work communication and direct work with children and young people, children with complex care needs.
Barry Luckock Social policy and social work with children, social work practice and education, adoption, fostering and permanency planning.
Dr Tish Marrable Children with ‘additional needs’, interprofessional working and professional supervision in integrated teams.
Dr Sevasti-Melissa Nolas Participation and inclusion of socially marginalised children and young people, supporting community learning.
Dr David Orr Mental health and mental illness; education in health and social care, and culturally sensitive care; transcultural psychiatry.
Dr Elaine Sharland Developing research methodologies and capacity in social work and social care, research ethics.
Professor Imogen Taylor Pedagogic research in Higher Education: learning for professional practice in social work and related professions.
Dr Russell Whiting Religion and spirituality in social work practice and education, professional values and ethics, history of social work.
Careers and profiles
This degree is for practitioners and managers in any setting in education, health and social care who are involved in the supervision, mentoring and teaching of others. It is designed to enable the development of a full range of knowledge and skills in facilitating the learning of others.
For more information, visit Careers and alumni.
School and contacts
School of Education and Social Work
The School of Education and Social Work combines two very strong departments with excellent reputations, and serves the needs of its students as well as those of the wider community.
Course Co-ordinator, Essex House,
University of Sussex, Falmer,
Brighton BN1 9QQ, UK
T +44 (0)1273 872595
F +44 (0)1273 877534
E eswenquiries@sussex.ac.uk
Department of Social Work and Social Care
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