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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please note applications for this programme are taken through UCAS undergraduate application scheme with the course code L508, our institution code is G56 and our institution name is GOLD. Why study MA Social Work at Goldsmiths This Masters 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 qu... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Social Work Practice and Ethics
Legal and Policy Frameworks in Social Work
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Anti-Oppressive Practice and Social Justice
Assessment
Intervention and Case Management
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Dissertation or Professional Practice Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£51,000

Home Student Fee

£11,800

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£25,000£28,000£35,000
3 years£19,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£23,500£30,000£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

65%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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