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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) at Goldsmiths, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Why study MA Social Work at Goldsmiths This Masters programme is ideal for graduates with relevant experience interested in pursuing a professional career in social work. You will receive an approved qualification, enabling you to register with Social Work England and work as a qualified professional social worker on completion of the programme. - The MA Social Work is an academic and professional qualification that also provides a gateway to more specialist therapeutic qualifications and research degree programmes. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Practice and Values
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Law and Policy for Social Work Practice
Assessment
Planning and Intervention
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Children
Families and Safeguarding
Research Methods for Social Work
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£44,000

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 — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£32,000£39,500
3 years£23,500£30,500£36,000
5 years£25,000£34,500£40,500

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

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

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
70%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
60%
Academic support
45%
Organisation and management
38%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
50%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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