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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

Social Work

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the MA (PG) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Advance your career and make a meaningful impact on society with our MA Social Work. This two-year, full-time course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience needed to support and protect vulnerable individuals at all stages of life. Fully accredited by Social Work England (SWE), the course integrates academic study, hands-on skills training, and extensive practice placements, ensuring you develop the expertise required for effective and ethical social work practice. Through engaging lectures, seminars, and practical training, you will learn from academic tuto... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social policies
Intersecting factors that affect individuals’ wellbeing
Specialist facilities
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic66

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

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 — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£27,000£33,500£37,000
5 years£26,500£34,500£42,000

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
£33,500
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 £1,000 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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
69%
Organisation and management
33%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University offers Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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