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PostgraduateMSc

Social Work

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,550Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the MSc Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Why study this course? Our Social Work MSc course is professionally accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Once you’ve successfully completed the course and become a registered social worker with the HCPC, you’ll also be eligible for membership of the British Association of Social Workers. Your career will benefit from our course with its history rooted in the principles of equality and social justice. International tuition fees are £9,550 per year, home/UK fees are £9,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Law and Social Work
Human Growth and Development
Assessment and Planning in Social Work
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
Research Methods and Evidence Evaluation
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements You will be required to evidence: a second class honours degree (2.2) qualification or above GCSE English Language qualification at grade C/grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills English at Level 2 (or equivalent) relevant experience. The London Metropolitan University admissions experts will consider how your experiences in both formal and informal spheres have prepared you to pursue a Social Work course at London metropolitan University. For example, evidenced experiences of

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,550

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£19,100

Home Student Fee

£9,550

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 — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£38,000
3 years£15,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£18,500£27,000£36,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%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.

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

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£3,000scholarship value
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The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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