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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

University of Worcester
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2 yearsDuration
£6,950Per Year (Intl)
£14,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Worcester, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Social workers change lives by protecting people in crisis. On our masters you’ll learn how to advise, advocate and assist those who need you most. Overview Created for those who want to make a meaningful difference to communities, families and individuals, our masters combines classroom-based problem-solving with firsthand, placement learning. We’ll develop the valuable skills you need to be a compassionate and solution focussed social worker. International tuition fees are £6,950 per year, home/UK fees are £14,200 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

Contemporary Social Work Practice
Vulnerable Populations and Safeguarding
Mental Health and Wellbeing Interventions
Children
Families and Child Protection
Social Work Research Methods
Professional Practice and Ethics
Placement and Specialist Practice
Social Policy and Systemic Change
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,950

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£13,900

Home Student Fee

£14,200

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,500£21,500£25,500
5 years£19,500£27,000£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

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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.

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About University of Worcester

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

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