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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: L508

Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) Central London Campus

Royal Holloway, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£23,700Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MSc (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) Central London Campus 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. This course runs in close partnership with social work and social care agencies and local authorities based in inner and outer London boroughs as well as neighbouring counties where you will benefit from two practice learning placements – experiencing the world of social work first hand, learning from direct practice with qualified practitioners, service users, carers and other professionals. Practice based learning is integrated with college-based teaching and learning throughout the programme. The combination of a taught and practice curriculum breaks down barriers between practice, polic... International tuition fees are £23,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Social Policy
Law and Welfare Systems
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Safeguarding
Risk and Critical Reflection
Practice Learning Placement One
Practice Learning Placement Two
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£47,400

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£23,500£28,000£35,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£51,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%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

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London offers Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) Central London Campus as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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