
Course Overview
Offered by University of Wolverhampton, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Successful students studying our social work master’s become qualified to begin their careers in the industry. Why choose this course? Our (MA) Social Work Master’s Degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for qualification. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from human development and behaviour to research methods and policy analysis. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have met the required levels of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). International tuition fees are £12,784 per year, home/UK fees are £5,954 per year, and 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, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
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 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,784
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,954
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Course Fees and Finance
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
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
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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