International Social Welfare and Social Development
University of BedfordshireCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA International Social Welfare and Social Development at University of Bedfordshire. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course focuses on social issues with an international dimension such as humanitarian aid, forced migration, human rights, social justice and social enterprise. In addition to gaining theoretical knowledge, you develop practical skills – such as advocacy and intercultural competence – so you can work effectively with communities and individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, in the UK and abroad. The course also exposes you to innovative approaches to enhancing and decolonising international social welfare and development, with case studies from across the globe. Home/uk fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Entry Requirements 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area Entry Requirements 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area Fees for this course UK International UK UK The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bedfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £20,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £16,500 | £23,500 | £30,500 |
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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