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This is a professional degree providing entry into the profession of Social Work if you are a graduate from other fields. This is in line with cutting edge social work education in other countries. This degree, grounded in the critical and creative thinking approach to learning with a strong foundation in systematic inquiry and an evidence-based tradition to learning, prepares you with the values, knowledge and competencies necessary to become a competent social worker. Emphasis is placed on practical placements, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, research, and personal and professional development. To this end, you will undertake a range of taught study units, a dissertation and two assessed placements in organisations providing social work services. By completing the programme, you will be educated into the profession of social work. You are able to utilise social work practice theories and methods for work with individuals, families, groups and communities.
a Bachelor degree from this University or any higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Social Policy, Psychology, Youth and Community Studies or Social Wellbeing Studies, obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) and with a minimum average mark of 65% or
a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% in any two of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology or Social Studies or
a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, in Theology with Psychology or Social Studies or Sociology, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum overall average mark of 65% or
a Bachelor degree from this University or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class Honours and with a minimum average mark of 65% in any area of study together with a minimum of 300 hours of social care-related experience gained over a maximum period of ten years immediately prior to the commencement of the Course. A letter or letters of attestation demonstrating that the applicant has gained the requisite experience must be presented. Applicants shall also be required to present written reflections of their social care-related experience during an interview.
Applicants must not be listed in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act (CAP. 518). Upon acceptance into the Course, applicants will be required to submit an original Police Good Conduct Certificate, issued by the Commissioner of Police under the Conduct Certificates Ordinance. The certificate must be issued within six months before the date of its submission.
All applicants shall be required to demonstrate that they have the necessary aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.
Professional aptitude and disposition shall be measured by means of a personal interview. Interviews shall be conducted by an interviewing board composed of at least three members, appointed by the Board for the purpose.
Applicants who obtain less than 60% for the professional aptitude and disposition criterion shall automatically not be admitted into the Course.
Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.
You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.
After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Identify as a professional worker and conduct yourself accordingly.
Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgements.
Engage diversity and difference in practice.
Advance human rights and social and economic justice.
Engage in research-informed behaviour and the social environment.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 21,600
Annual Tuition Fees: Eur 5,400
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A Master of Social Work will give you access to the profession of social work, and opportunities for working in the different settings of social work. This includes working in the areas of children and families, the elderly, disability, addictions, mental health, education, rehabilitation, health, diversity and anti-oppression, community work, poverty, and inclusion, amongst others.
The degree is a pathway to further studies like specialist Masters or Doctoral studies.
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