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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

Social Work

London South Bank University
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£37,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London South Bank University, the MA (PG) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Working in this sector is very rewarding. Social workers help some of the most vulnerable people in society. The role provides support and assistance to a host of individuals, families and groups, from the homeless to people with learning and physical disabilities. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Assessment and Intervention with Individuals and Families
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Safeguarding
Risk and Protection
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Practice Placement
Law
Policy and Social Welfare Systems
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 Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,200

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£74,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,000£30,500£36,000
5 years£19,500£32,500£41,000

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
£32,500
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
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
90%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
99%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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