MA Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This Masters is ideal for graduates with relevant experience interested in pursuing a professional career in social work. You will receive an approved qualification, enabling you to register with Social Work England and work as a qualified professional on completion of the programme. The MA Social Work is an academic and professional qualification that also provides a gateway to more specialist therapeutic qualifications and research degree programmes.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing / This programme is approved by Social Work England (SWE) | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Theories of Individual Development, Multidisciplinary Research Design and Methodologies, Social Work Skills and Methods 1, Introduction to Law and Social Work, Social Work 70-Day Placement and Practice Integration, Theory, Policy and Practice, Social Work Skills and Methods 2, Research Methods/Social Work Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto the programme you must: Have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second-class honours standard. Have a Grade C or above in GCSE English or certified equivalent. Please view our list of accepted UK GCSE equivalencies. Have a minimum of six months full-time or part-time equivalent (750 hours in total) relevant voluntary or paid work experience (normally within the last two years). Minimum of three months full-time experience must have been gained by the time of application and a further three months' full-time experience by the start of the degree.Please make sure you read our work experience guide for more information about the experience that we accept. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010221957

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