Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate 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 high quality teaching and excellent practice placements. Our course meets the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for social work practice in England and the regulatory requirements of Social Work England, including the Standards of Education and Training and the Professional Standards. This course is approved by Social Work England. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 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 Child Protection
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Practice
Adults
Older People and Safeguarding
Social Work Research Methods and Evidence Practice
Practicum and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,000
per year
Total Course Cost (24 months)£54,000
Home Student Fee
£30,000
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 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.
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