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Social work is a profession of judgment, relationships and justice. This advanced practice master's deepens your capacity for assessment, safeguarding, trauma-informed intervention and ethical leadership within welfare systems. You will critically engage social policy, law contexts and community practice while strengthening research literacy for evidence-informed service improvement. The capstone portfolio integrates case analysis, reflective practice and a practice-research project.
This programme is designed for post-qualifying development and advanced practice knowledge. Where professional title protection and registration exams exist in your jurisdiction, you must satisfy local regulatory requirements separately from this academic award.
Faculty spotlight
Practice educators with child and family and adult safeguarding leadership experience supervise portfolio work; policy faculty connect casework to structural analysis.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| SW501 | Theories of Social Work & Critical Practice Practice theories and critical perspectives on social work.
| 3 |
| SW502 | Social Policy, Welfare Systems & Human Rights How welfare regimes shape practice possibilities.
| 3 |
| SW503 | Assessment, Risk & Safeguarding Practice Structured assessment and multi-agency safeguarding.
| 3 |
| SW504 | Ethics, Power & Professional Accountability Ethics, power and accountability in practice decisions.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| SW505 | Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Interventions Trauma theory and strengths-based intervention design.
| 3 |
| SW506 | Child, Family & Adult Care Law Contexts Legal frameworks for children, families and adults in care systems.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| SW601 | Supervision, Leadership & Professional Development Reflective supervision and team leadership in social care.
| 3 |
| SW602 | Research Methods for Social Work Practice Practice research, evaluation and evidence synthesis.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. African Future University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@afutureuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| SW507 | Community Practice, Advocacy & Social Justice Community work, organising and structural advocacy.
| 3 |
| SW508 | Mental Health, Substance Use & Integrated Care Integrated practice across mental health and substance use systems.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| SW603 | MSc Social Work Capstone Portfolio Integrated portfolio of practice analysis and research project.
| 6 |