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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: L501

Social Work

University of Winchester
Winchester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,450Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Winchester, the MSc (PG) Social Work provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Winchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The focus of the programme is on working with children, families, young people and adults who may be vulnerable and encounter harm. Fundamental to good practice is your ability to develop critically reflective practice where you are able to respond effectively to different challenges and complex dilemmas in a confident and competent manner. The programme works closely with service users, carers and a wide range of professionals to ensure you gain a deep level of understanding of issues across the social care arena. International tuition fees are £17,450 per year, home/UK fees are £9,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Law and Social Policy in Social Work
Assessment and Intervention with Vulnerable Populations
Critical Perspectives on Oppression and Inequality
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Communication and Reflective Practice
Practice Learning and Professional Placement
UCAS Code:L501
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

£17,450

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,900

Home Student Fee

£9,550

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Winchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£33,000£35,000
3 years£18,500£25,500£33,500
5 years£22,000£29,000£36,500

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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
35%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University of Winchester

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

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