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Masters in Social Work

  • 02-05-2011 7:00pm
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    Hiya, just wondering whether anyone who has done (or is currently doing) the MSW could help me. I'm basically looking for a rough timetable for the period September-December of Year 1. These months are Uni based from what I can gather as opposed to work placement?
    I'm basically wondering how many days a week you attended lectures/classes and what times you were starting/finishing every day.
    Also when you return in Year 2 to the uni based term is the timetable similar with regard to hours/days?
    Thanks in advance for any help. I'm hoping to apply for the MSW next year and just wondering what I'd need in terms of childcare.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,096 LadyMayBelle
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    I did it a few years back and it hasn't changed. Semester one is in college, semester 2 is on placement with one month of college at the end, summer off, semester three is on placement, semester four is in class with the dissertation, and can run to the end of May.

    Semester one is Monday to Thursday 10-4, with Fridays 10-1 approx. There can be some 9am starts and usually two 5pm finishes a week. It is full time and you cannot miss anything unless with extremely good reason. I know there were four people in the class with children, and generally they had childcare from 9-5, because you will need to stay behind to print our journals, meet with your small groups when doing presentation preps etc. So really, the first semester is choc a block and you would need full time childcare.

    Placements are 9-5.30 approx, four and a half days in semester two and four days in semester three.

    The fourth semester has three solid days of classroom work 9-5, and the odd Thursday. You are expected to keep the two days for the dissertation and essay/presentation work, and even though it sounds great to have a three day week, you will need those two days for the dissertation etc!!

    It's tough, no doubt, so be sure you are prepared for it time wise! Keep in mind also that you more than likely will have to commute to your placement; many of the placements were not in Galway so most of the 'Mums' were allocated one in Galway and the other nearby, say in Tuam, Clarenbridge, Castlebar, Athlone. It may not happen and you may be lucky but you have to consider commuting.

    Good luck; any questions feel free to ask!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 sunshine1982


    Thanks for the info. I live in Roscommon so would it be possible for me to arrange a work placement here? Do the uni arrange the placements themselves or can the students opinion be considered? I have a couple of social work depts on the county who would take me on placement and it would save me commuting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,096 LadyMayBelle
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    Nope. They are very strict on that and there are agreements between the universities and places that have social workers; for example, the practice teachers have to be recognised and affiliated with the university, attend the tri-partite meetings (meetings between you, them and your tutor) attend training days etc. I do know of two places in Roscommon that offered placements to Galway students.

    I imagine that if the social work dept is one that is affiliated to the university and there is no one else looking to get a Roscommon placement, it could be considered, but again no guarantees!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 which path


    hi all,

    I hope to get into social work when i finish my BA in applied social studies next year.

    I am wondering, do i need to do a level 8 in order to get into an ma in social work?

    What are the fees each year?

    regards

    which path


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,096 LadyMayBelle
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    Yes, you need a level eight relevant degree.
    The fees vary but are approx 6k per annum, plus you need to fund your own living costs etc if away on placement. It's hard to hold down other work when on placement so make sure you save.
    You may qualify for a grant/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 which path


    thank you, the advise is appreaciated.

    reagrds

    which path


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