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PostgraduateMSc

Social Work

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,510Per Year (Intl)
£9,510Intl Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the MSc Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. We have over 50 years' experience in training people to become social workers in the super diverse city of Birmingham. If you already have a degree and want to become a professional social worker, successful completion of this course will enable you to work with children and adults in a range of social work settings to bring about positive change in their lives. You’ll also be eligible go apply for registration with the regulator, Social Work England, to obtain the protected title of ‘Social Worker’. International tuition fees are £9,510 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Practice and Values
Human Rights and Social Justice
Child and Family Social Work
Adult Social Care and Safeguarding
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Placement and Practice Learning
Social Policy and Legislation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,510

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£19,020

Home Student Fee

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Access to computer equipment You will require use of a laptop, and most students do prefer to have their own. However, you can borrow a laptop from the university or use one of our shared computer rooms. Printing You will receive £5 print credit in each year of your course, available after enrolment. Field trips All essential field trips and associated travel costs will be included in your course fees. Access to Microsoft Office 365 Every student at the University can download a free copy of Mic

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
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