Social Work (MA) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

UCAS Course code: L501, apply via the UCAS website using the Undergraduate section. Direct applications not accepted. The main aim of this programme is to produce competent, reflective, analytical and research-minded social workers, who are vocationally qualified, with advanced knowledge and skills to bring about innovations through collaborative practice and continuous learning.

Faculty: School of Education and Social Sciences | Duration: 24 months (full time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Law and Ethics (20 credits), Framing Social Problems (20 credits), Methods and Theories of Social Work Interventions (20 credits), Practice Learning Opportunity, Critical Themes and Issues Influencing Contemporary Practice (20 credits), Power, Partnership and Professionalism (20 credits), Advanced Research-based seminars, Practice Learning Opportunity.

Career pathways

Social work is a large and growing sector which provides a wide variety of career opportunities. About half of Social Workers are involved in some way with supporting children, families and young people.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first class or upper second class honours degree. A lower second class degree considered under special circumstances. GCSE English grade C (Grade 4 or above in the 2017 and onwards grading system), or an equivalent English qualification before application. Non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment (or an equivalent assessment). UCAS code: L501.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,200 a year (2026/27). Home (UK) tuition; per year of the two-year course Source

International applicants: GBP 10,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition; per year of the two-year course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months (full time)

Apply through the official page: http://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c4e214f8-09f4-9d32-5dfe-6168070398d5?academicYearId=2025

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