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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£12,784Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

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

Professional Capabilities and Social Work Values
Human Development and Behaviour Across the Lifespan
Critical Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Advanced Social Work Practice and Intervention
Law
Rights and Social Justice in Social Work
Safeguarding
Risk and Vulnerability in Practice
Master's Dissertation in Social Work
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,784

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,568

Home Student Fee

£5,954

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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
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.

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About University of Wolverhampton

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