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£2,000 International Student Scholarship September entry
Oxford Brookes University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£12,180Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Oxford Brookes University, the PgDip Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. If you already have a degree and are interested in becoming a social worker, our Postgraduate Social Work courses (MA /PGDip) can lead to the qualification you need. As a graduate you can apply for social work registration in England with Social Work England. Our courses deliver high quality social work education. International tuition fees are £12,180 per year, home/UK fees are £6,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Contemporary Social Work Practice and Values
Human Rights
Social Justice and Anti-Oppressive Practice
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Care
Children
Families and Safeguarding
Adults
Older People and Community Care
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Development and Practice Placements
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,180
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£24,360
Home Student Fee
£6,550
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 — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £34,500 | £48,500 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 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
54%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
28%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 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.
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About Oxford Brookes University
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