Course Overview
Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. If you have a degree and experience in the Health and Social Care sectors and you wish to become a qualified social worker then this is the course for you. The course will provide you with an opportunity to both study and work in Children and Families as well as Adult Social Work giving you the freedom to plan and take forward your career the way you want to. The Social Work Masters degree is a two-year full-time course which is approved by Social Work England (SWE). A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements UK students An undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2) or other recognised qualificationA personal statement which provides evidence of experience of working in the delivery of services to people (children or adults) who have social, health or educational needs. This could be with either a government or non-governmental organisation, a school, healthcare provider, charity or faith-based service. This can include paid or voluntary work.Complete the MA Social Work Portfolio of Eviden |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 68 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,950
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
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
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