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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: L500

Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) at Buckinghamshire New University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Do you possess patience and perseverance? As a Social Worker, you’ll work with some of the most marginalised groups in society, supporting them to overcome barriers in order to lead a fulfilled life. Why study this subject? Knowing how to work with someone to overcome the challenges they face in life isn’t easy, but this course will give you the insight and understanding to do just that. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Values and Ethics
Human Growth and Development
Social Policy and Legislation
Assessment and Intervention in Practice
Working with Vulnerable Populations
Safeguarding and Risk Management
Professional Practice and Reflective Learning
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£35,000£38,000
3 years£23,500£30,500£36,000
5 years£27,500£34,500£42,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University offers Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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