Overview
If you are weighing up Social Work MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Social Work is assessed mainly through extended written work. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 30 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Only a Social Work England approved course leads to registration, and registration is what lets you practise. Demand is high across the country, caseloads are heavy, and the assessed and supported year in employment follows qualification.
Roles graduates go into
- Social worker in children's or adult services
- Mental health social worker
- Safeguarding practitioner
- Fostering and adoption social worker
- Team manager in time
- Independent reviewing officer
Where they work
- Local authority children's and adult services
- NHS mental health trusts
- Charities and voluntary providers
- Fostering and adoption agencies
- Youth justice and probation
After the course
Registration with Social Work England, then the assessed and supported year in employment.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000