Have you got any advice for writing a personal statement when applying for MA Social work?
Try to borrow phrases from the course outline/description in the university prospectus. Universities, or any large institution, like to feel that their members are ‘on message’. If the course description says something like, “This course challenges students to analyse difficulties in current social work procedures,” then you should put something in your statement that says something like, “Analysing how social work is done today and figuring out possible improvements is an academic challenge I would relish.” Borrow phrases from the “About Us” section of the faculty/department website. Often they have mission statements you can take inspiration from. Make sure your phrasing sounds like you would *actually* say it though for best effect.
