Social Work MA

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Course Overview - Social Work MA

This Master’s degree is both an academic qualification and a professional qualification. As it is approved by Social Work England you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of the course.

Why study MA Social Work at BU?


• This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience



• Placements during the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong work...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

L501

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

A Bachelors Honours degree, 2:1 or above or equivalent in any subject area. Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered if they have strong relevant work experience.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

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