Social Work MA/PGDip at Coventry University

Programme overview

Equip yourself with the skills needed for essential, impactful roles in social work, protecting children and young people from harm and supporting individuals of all ages. Social work can be a rewarding profession supporting people of all ages in distress. Accredited by Social Work England, our MA/PGDip course meets government demand for a skilled workforce.

Faculty: Health and Care | Duration: 2 years full-time (MA); 18 months full-time (PGDip) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to Social Work, Legal and Policy Frameworks for Practice, Using Theories and Methods in Social Work Practice, Readiness for Practice, Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan, Social Work Practice with Children, Young People and Families, Social Work Practice with Adults, Social Work Practice 1, Critical Reflective Practice 1. Year two: Social Work Practice 2, Critical Reflective Practice 2, Leading Strategic Change through Creativity and Innovation (MA Only), Research Methods for Professional Practice (MA Only), Professional Practice Dissertation (MA Only).

Career pathways

Past graduates have benefited from our relationships with local employers who make up the West Midlands Teaching Partnership, and especially Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline. A minimum of three months experience in the field of social care, health or education, to be evidenced by a work-based reference. Occupational health assessment, to assess fitness to undertake the practice component of the degree. As this course includes practice-based learning, you must be able to meet the requirements for placement. This includes satisfactory health clearance and an Enhanced DBS check. Additional information, including requirements relating to immunity and vaccination status, is provided in the disclaimer section. GCSE (or equivalent) Grades 4/C or above in English and maths. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification may be considered on an individual basis. You will need to demonstrate substantial work experience, either paid or voluntary, and show how your experiences, knowledge and skills will enable you to study at master's level. Evidence for selection is gained from application forms, within the personal statement, the reference and from interview. English: IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time (MA); 18 months full-time (PGDip)

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/shc/social-work-ma/

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