{"id":8144,"date":"2020-10-04T08:31:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-04T08:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2021-21\/?page_id=8144"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:28:01","slug":"ma-social-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2023-24\/shs\/pg\/ma-social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"MA Social Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

School of Health Sciences
\nDivision of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Masters in Social Work<\/span><\/h1>\n

Postgraduate Diploma Social Work<\/span><\/h1>\n

Student Handbook 2023-2024<\/u><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Version: August 2023<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The contents of this handbook may be subject to change throughout the academic year. Please check Blackboard regularly for any updates.<\/p>\n

Welcome from the Director of Pos<\/strong>tgraduate Taught Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. We are extremely pleased you have chosen the University of Manchester to commence or continue your postgraduate study journey; whether you are progressing straight from your undergraduate studies, seeking to develop your knowledge\/skills in your chosen career or, are bravely, taking a completely different direction in life.<\/p>\n

In the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and humanity,\u00a0we will place you at the centre of a transformational learning process to support you to\u00a0achieve\u00a0your individual goals and aspirations. Our challenge to you is to embrace all of the opportunities\u00a0available to you;\u00a0be bold, think differently and\u00a0realise your potential. We want your postgraduate journey with us to be intellectually stretching, rewarding and fun.<\/p>\n

We are\u00a0aware that most of you will need to juggle a number of competing priorities during your postgraduate taught studies. Some of you will already be in full time employment, while others will need to secure part time employment to fund your studies. We know that many of you will have family and caring responsibilities that will have to be prioritised before your own learning. We hope the information detailed in this programme handbook will help you in managing these competing commitments. Whether you are joining us on campus, or studying at a distance, you are an integral part of our School and University, and we are here to support you.<\/p>\n

We are extremely proud of our postgraduate student community and alumni who are making a difference, both locally and globally. We look forward to working with you, confident that you too will play a role in transforming the lives of people who use health and social care services, whether during your studies or upon graduation.<\/p>\n

I wish you every success in your postgraduate studies here at the University of Manchester.
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Mr Andrew Mawdsley
\n<\/strong>Director of Post Graduate Taught Education<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>School of Health Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The University\u2019s Vision for the Future<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We will be recognised globally for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society and the environment.<\/p>\n

The foundation of this vision and strategic plan remains our three core goals of research and discovery, teaching and learning, and social responsibility, which are encapsulated in our motto: knowledge, wisdom and humanity. It builds on our strengths while taking the University in new directions.<\/p>\n

Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work is recognised for delivering world-class teaching and research across nursing, midwifery, social work and related disciplines. We currently provide undergraduate and postgraduate education to more than 2,000 students in close partnership with the NHS and are among the top ten universities in the world at which to study nursing (QS World University Rankings 2016).<\/p>\n

Our research excellence was recognised by the results of REF 2014 and is underpinned by the production of collaborative, high-quality and impactful research which aims to improve health and social care at local, national and international levels.<\/p>\n

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Where to Find Further Information<\/h2>\n

In addition to this handbook you are required to familiarise yourself with the information contained within the A-Z of Student Services and IT Services handbook.\u00a0 New students are given a copy of the appropriate handbooks at the beginning of their programme of study; alternatively the information is available on our website.<\/p>\n

We will be happy to provide this handbook in large print if required.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Student Services Centre, Burlington Street or Sackville Street<\/p>\n

Tel: +44(0)161 275 5000
\nThe Student Services Centre can offer all sorts of help and advice about tuition fee assessments or payments, Council Tax, examinations, graduation ceremonies and all sorts of documents.<\/p>\n

IAG\/Hub<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) team are your first point of contact for any non-academic queries you may have relating to your studies, such as what support is available to you, how to access it, and where to direct any queries which you’re not sure about. The IAG team can be contacted via email at\u00a0shs.hub@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>, over the phone at 0161 306 7811, or in person at the student hub which is located on the ground floor of the Jean McFarlane building.<\/p>\n

The A-Z of Student Services<\/h2>\n

The Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations that are applicable to all students across the University are referred to in the University A-Z of Services and detailed in full within the University Calendar.<\/p>\n

Essential advice, information and guidance for students at The University of Manchester, packed with up-to-the-minute information.<\/p>\n

The guide can also be viewed on the University student intranet at: A-Z of Student Services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The University website contains a comprehensive and definitive listing of University policies and procedures relevant to both students and members of staff. It covers the full-range of our activities and is continually updated to ensure that you have immediate access to the latest versions of documents as soon as they are approved. It is also equipped with a search engine that enables you to find relevant documents using key words or phrases.<\/p>\n

Visit the website: http:\/\/www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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Staying Safe \u2013 Covid-19<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Feeling prepared and equipped at the present time inevitably brings thoughts of health and safety. We have followed the advice from Universities UK, Public Health England and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make sure our campus is a safe and happy environment for you to start your studies.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re adjusting our COVID-19 guidance in line with the latest government recommendations.<\/p>\n

We will continue to move forward with caution to protect ourselves, each other, and the most vulnerable in our society.\u00a0For the latest advice, please refer to the\u00a0UK government\u2019s coronavirus information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important for everyone to follow the guidelines on campus to keep themselves and others safe. We have faith that all members of our University community will do the right thing.<\/p>\n

Our \u2018Staying Safe<\/a>\u2019 microsite outlines the safety measures that are in place as well as useful information regarding:-<\/p>\n