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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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2 yearsDuration
£11,700Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Coventry University, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Equip yourself with the skills needed for essential, impactful roles in social work, protecting children and young people from harm and supporting individuals of all ages. Social work can be a rewarding profession supporting people of all ages in distress. Accredited by Social Work England, our MA/PGDip programmes meet government demand for a skilled workforce. Key course content includes: - foundations of social work: explore the history, principles, legal frameworks, and ethical responsibilities of practice, building core skills and professional standards - specialist practice... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Social Work Practice
Law and Ethics in Social Work
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Adult Social Work and Support
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Critical Reflection and Professional Development
Social Work with Families and Communities
Dissertation in Social Work
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£23,400

Home Student Fee

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Fees and funding Student Full-time Part-time UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £11,700 Not available EU £11,700 per year with EU Support Bursary**£19,500 per year without EU Support Bursary** Not available International £19,500 Not available For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the University's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions. We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£31,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,500
5 years£21,500£28,000£36,000
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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Coventry University

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