
Social Work (Postgraduate entry) MA
Course Overview - Social Work (Postgraduate entry) MA
Develop yourself with a qualification that allows you to apply to register as a social worker.
Discover a career where you can make a real difference to the quality of peoples lives. This course offers you both a Masters degree and a professional qualification. Our course lasts two years and will equip you with the skills and knowledge youll need for effective professional practice as a social worker. It is suitable for graduates from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to a career helping people. Youll focus on professional practice and take part in two placemen...
Develop yourself with a qualification that allows you to apply to register as a social worker. <br/><br/>Discover a career where you can make a real difference to the quality of peoples lives. This course offers you both a Masters degree and a professional qualification. Our course lasts two years and will equip you with the skills and knowledge youll need for effective professional practice as a social worker. It is suitable for graduates from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to a career helping people. Youll focus on professional practice and take part in two placements in different areas of social work. You will also gain skills and specialist knowledge that would be suitable for a wide range of careers in social work.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L508
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Not Accepted
A level
Not Accepted
T Level
Not Accepted
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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 | £12,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £26,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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