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Edge Hill University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the MA (PG) Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Ready to change lives for the better? If you’re a graduate from a relevant discipline and want to commit to a career in social work, this course is the perfect match for you. Our MA Social Work degree, delivered with support from our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership, combines perspectives from social care, health, education and other relevant disciplines. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Social Work Practice and Ethics
Human Growth
Development and Mental Health
Assessment
Planning and Intervention in Social Work
Social Work Law and Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Inter-professional Partnership Working and Communication
Research Methods in Social Work
Contextualised Practice Placement and Reflection
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements EU International |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,000
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£30,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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