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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,250Per Year (Intl)
£4,255Home Fee
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) at Liverpool John Moores University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Qualify as a social worker on LJMU's Social Work MA, which is approved by Social Work England and caters for all service users in many settings. - Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to practice as a qualified social worker in a range of settings - Bursaries and funding support available for eligible applicants to help cover the cost of the course - Learn from experienced social work practitioners - Benefit from two key work placements - Enjoy a wide range of teaching and assessment techniques - Social Work education at Liverpool John Moores University is provided in collab... International tuition fees are £18,250 per year, home/UK fees are £4,255 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Law
Policy and Social Welfare Systems
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice Placement One
Professional Practice Placement Two
Safeguarding
Risk and Vulnerable Populations
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 Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,250

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£36,500

Home Student Fee

£4,255

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 — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£21,000£26,000
5 years£20,000£25,500£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 36% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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