Social Work MA
Course Overview - Social Work MA
Our MA Social Work course prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.
Gain the skills and knowledge needed for current practice
You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social problems.
The MA Social Work course begins with a carefully structured induction prog...
Our MA Social Work course prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.<br/><br/><strong>Gain the skills and knowledge needed for current practice</strong><br/>You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social problems.<br/><br/>The MA Social Work course begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills.<br/><br/>You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements.<br/><br/><strong>Apply theory to practice on placements</strong><br/>Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners.<br/><br/>We have cultivated strong relationships with several local authorities, where you will learn apply your knowledge to real-world situations and a gain a vital insight into the professional life of a social worker.<br/><br/><strong>Dedicated personal and academic support</strong><br/>Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession.<br/><br/>We have a long tradition of providing a supportive, student-centred approach to learning and teaching and we believe it is our role to help you develop both personally and professionally throughout your degree.<br/><br/>This has culminated in our excellent rating in the national student satisfaction survey that has underpinned our well-established reputation for teaching Social Work.<br/><br/><strong>Social Work England approved</strong><br/>This course is approved by social work regulator Social Work England.<br/><br/>By the end of the course you will be ready to register with Social Work England and begin your career as social work professional.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L501
Institution Code
C58
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C / 4 or better.
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £16,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
























