MSc Social Work at University of Bristol

Programme overview

These professional programmes are designed for people who want to qualify and practise as a professional social worker. They both lead to a nationally and internationally recognised qualification in social work and graduates are eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England. Completing the social work programme at Bristol means that you can work with both children and adults.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: School for Policy Studies | Duration: MSc: two years full-time. PG Diploma: 20 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Completing this degree enables you to register with a social work regulatory body (such as Social Work England ) and work as a qualified professional social worker in a range of settings, in different countries (contingent upon country-specific requirements). Many graduates gain employment with local authorities in the region working with children and young people, or with adults.

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Application information

Entry requirements

These entry requirements apply to the MSc Social Work and PG Diploma in Social Work. You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in any subject. You will also need GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or 4, or an international equivalent. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,700 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc: two years full-time. PG Diploma: 20 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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