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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bournemouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please refer to the Undergraduate Course listing for MA Social Work to apply 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 stron... International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Social Work Practice and Policy
Advanced Human Development and Lifecourse Perspectives
Social Work Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Adults
Older People and Vulnerable Populations
Professional Practice Placement and Reflective Learning
Dissertation or Advanced Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,000

Home Student Fee

£9,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,500£32,500
3 years£20,500£25,500£31,500
5 years£23,500£31,000£38,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
20%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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