Social work
What’s on offer for postgraduates?
The social work field has a relatively small number of postgraduate programs, providers and students. Apart from the many programs which are designed for those already in the social work field (or a related area), there are selected graduate entry bachelor degrees offering graduates of other disciplines the chance to qualify.
While in the past this field was dominated by coursework programs, the proportion of research students is now significant. If you are among those contemplating a research degree in social work, you should shop around for a school or department and supervisor with a track record of publications in your area of interest. Depending on how closely related this area is to social work practice, it might also be wise to get an idea of the links between the school and the profession.
The experience and rewards
Visit the University Ratings section for social work course ratings or to see how social work rates in the Fields of Study Compared table.
As far as course experiences go social work has plenty to offer, with recent graduates awarding five stars for teaching quality, skill development and overall experience in the 2009 Course Experience Questionnaire. Currently, job prospects and salaries are below average compared with graduates in other fields.
For more information
Depending on your particular bent you may find interesting specialisations in fields including education and training , health services and support , psychology , and humanities and social sciences .
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