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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,180Per Year (Intl)
£9,450Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. 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. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Benefit from a truly unique, practice-led experience that puts lived experience and real-world impact at the heart of your studies. You’ll learn from leading academics, work directly with service users, carers, and practitioners, and complete tw... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 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

Advanced Social Work Practice
Research Methods for Social Work
Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Social Policy and Law
Working with Vulnerable Populations
Professional Practice Placement
Contemporary Issues in Social Care
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,180

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,360

Home Student Fee

£9,450

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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Russell GroupTEF Silver
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