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MA Social Work at London South Bank University

London South Bank University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You will work alongside some of the most vulnerable people in society, working towards positive change with individuals, families and groups. The work is incredibly varied with possibilities to specialise, for example in work with children or young people, adults with disabilities or mental health needs.

Faculty: School of Allied and Community Health  |  Department: Primary and Social Care  |  Duration: 2 years (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Readiness for direct practice, Methods and theories for practice, Human growth and development, Law for social work, Social Policy, Practice placement 1. Year 2: Social work with adults, Social work with children, young people and families, Practice learning placement 2, Limited systematic review dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree equivalent normally to a UK Second Class Honours Upper Division (2:1) or above in a relevant subject. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C or above) or a recognised equivalent. You will be required to present evidence of social work knowledge and social care as well as work experience in some aspect of social work/social care full-time over six months, or the equivalent part-time (e.g. 15 hours per week over one year in voluntary work).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee for 2026/27 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 18,360 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee for 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

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