MA Social Work at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Ready to change lives for the better? If you’re a graduate from a relevant discipline and want to commit to a career in social work, this course is the perfect match for you. Our MA Social Work degree, delivered with support from our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership, combines perspectives from social care, health, education and other relevant disciplines.

Faculty: Health, Social Care and Medicine | Department: Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MA Social Work degree is underpinned by the national requirements for social work education and training as agreed by Social Work England and The College of Social Work. Studying with us, you’ll develop skills and expertise in: communication skills with children, adults and those with specific communication needs partnership-working and information-sharing across professional disciplines and agencies In Year 1, you’ll examine the historical and contemporary functions of social work in society. You’ll consider the legal and social policy frameworks within social work practice. Compulsory modules include Research and Practice; Specialist Social Work Practice with Children, Young People, Families and Carers; Social Work Theory and Methods; Specialist Social Work Practice with Adults; Social Work Law and Policy; Placement 1; Dissertation; Preparation for Contemporary Practice; Placement 2.

Career pathways

On successful completion of our Masters in Social Work, you’ll also be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England. Our strong connections with employers and partners, who contribute to the delivery of our course, means you’ll be fully prepared for social work practice when you graduate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, such as social sciences, psychology, or health and social care. Applications will also be considered from students who have a 2:2 and are from an under represented group in Higher Education, that is: have caring responsibilities, considerable work experience, or are a care leaver. Such applications will be considered on an individual basis. You must evidence GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above, as well as confirmation of your ability to use basic IT facilities including word processing, internet browsing and use of email. You must also have relevant paid or voluntary work experience and be able to relate this to the skills and values of social work. An interview will form part of the selection process. If you are called for an interview, you will be assessed by a pre-prepared short presentation and an individual interview with emphasis on the ability to communicate with others/group-based skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/social-work-ma/

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