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PostgraduateMSc

Social Work - Central London Campus

Royal Holloway, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MSc Social Work - Central London Campus provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc Social Work is an accelerated programme for applicants who already have a first degree and want to embark on a career in social work. This two year course will fully prepare you for a professional career in the statutory or voluntary social work field. 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 pr... International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 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 £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Practice and Ethics
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Social Work
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods in Social Work
Diversity
Oppression and Anti-Discriminatory Practice
Human Growth and Development
Critical Reflective Practice and Professional Identity
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£43,000

Home Student Fee

£10,100

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
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). 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.

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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