This module provides an opportunity for the student to undertake a substantial piece of independent inquiry at master's level in an area of Social Work of their choice. The intention is to allow a thorough analysis and synthesis of theory and practice in order to generate new understandings and new knowledge in relation to Social Work. This piece of work will require either the empirical collection of data or an extended literature review dissertation. There will be individual supervisions, with a named supervisor throughout this process.

This module has been validated by Social work England and as such forms part of the Professional requirements for Social Work in England.