Hi fellow students/social workers: Happy Wednesday . I hope that you all are well.
I have a number of questions of would be grateful for your guidance and wisdom. I have applied to the MA/MSc in Social Work and have been lucky enough to receive interview and offers from multiple programs. However, I am now stuck and need some help!
1. How important is the ranking of the school in terms of future job prospects/opportunities? Am I better off attending a Russell Group University—would it open more doors or does it not matter?
2. How important is it to attend a program in a city that you’d like to work in? Are students able to get jobs in different cities to where they studied? Or even abroad?
3. How did you decide which MA/MSc Social Work program to attend? What are the most important areas to consider?
Finally, I’m looking to hear directly from past/present students who studied/are currently studying at the programs below. I’d LOVE to hear student perspectives: what was it actually like, on the ground, at a student at this University? What were the best parts? The worst parts? The areas you would change? Did you have meaningful placements? Were you supported? How was your overall experience and what advice would you give to incoming students? Are there any programs I should avoid? How supportive were lecturers? Did you find a job after graduation? I would LOVE to connect over DM or chat in the comments!
Please feel free to comment below or meaaage me directly. Thanking you ALL in advance!