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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L502
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
2 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (PG) Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience. Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career. Reasons to study this course: - Study with top academics and learn directly from those with real experience. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Law
Ethics and Professional Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Children
Young People and Families
Adults
Older People and Community Care
Research Methods in Social Work
UCAS Code:L502
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 3 A-levels required. General Studies not considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK/domestic fee shown for 2026/27. International fees not displayed on page
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £34,000 | £35,500 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £35,500 | £38,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
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
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
88%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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