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MA Social Work at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A two-year Masters approved by Social Work England for graduates with experience in health and social care who want to qualify as social workers, combining study and work in Children and Families and Adult Social Work.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Two years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Includes Preparing for Professional Social Work and Theories, Methods and Models for Social Work, with practice placements developed with statutory and independent social care employers.

Career pathways

Graduates may apply for registration with Social Work England and enter local government or private providers of children's or adult social care services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2) or other recognised qualification. A personal statement evidencing experience of working in services for people with social, health or educational needs (paid or voluntary), and a completed MA Social Work Portfolio of Evidence with a reference verifying experience, uploaded to the Applicant Portal. GCSE English Language or Literature grade C/4 or equivalent (including Level 2 Literacy or Key Skills). International applicants: English language requirement applies as set out on the university English language requirements page for the subject (no score stated on the course page).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,950 a year. January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: Two years full-time

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