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UndergraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: L508

MA Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£10,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MA (PG) MA Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our MA Social Work course will help you become a highly effective social worker through a combination of teaching and practice placements. Our course meets the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for social work practice in England, the Knowledge and Skills Statements for children, adult and mental health social workers, and the regulatory requirements of Social Work England. You will be eligible to apply to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England upon completion of the course. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Practice and Values
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
Children
Families and Safeguarding
Adult Social Work and Mental Health
Law
Policy and Social Justice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Consolidating Professional Practice and Reflective Learning
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,800

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£55,600

Home Student Fee

£10,500

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Manchester

About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers MA Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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