
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA
Course Overview - Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA
Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience.
Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.
Reasons to study this course:
• Study with top academics and learn directly from those with real experience.
• Develop essential skills through two practical, community-based placements.
• Build professional links through Birmingham’s strong partnerships acr...
Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience.<br/><br/>Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.<br/><br/>Reasons to study this course:<br/> • Study with top academics and learn directly from those with real experience.<br/><br/> • Develop essential skills through two practical, community-based placements.<br/><br/> • Build professional links through Birmingham’s strong partnerships across health and social care.<br/><br/> • Enjoy a variety of opportunities for practising social work and other humanitarian work in the UK and overseas<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
L502
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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