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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£9,250Home Fee
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) at Leeds Beckett University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Gain the latest updates on legal issues affecting social work policies and how they affect the different methods and approaches used. Train to be a qualified social worker and gain a thorough grasp of the knowledge, skills and values that sit at the core of this rewarding career. Recognising the powerful links between personal and political issues, the course will assert the need to challenge inequality and safeguard vulnerable people. In your first year, you will study the legal frameworks, policies and theories - in particular psychosocial perspectives - that underpin social work. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Legal Frameworks in Social Work
Psychosocial Perspectives and Theory
Social Policy and Contemporary Issues
Communication Skills and Practice
Safeguarding and Vulnerability
Research Methods and Dissertation
Professional Practice Placement One
Professional Practice Placement Two
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Beckett University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£29,500£32,000
5 years£22,500£31,500£34,500

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 11% below UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 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

65%Working
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
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
72%
Learning opportunities
69%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
68%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
56%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University offers Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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