MA Social Work at University of Chester

Programme overview

Social workers work closely with other organisations to support and protect children and adults from harm, and to effect personal and social change. Studying social work at the University of Chester will offer you an opportunity to develop the skills needed to perform as a social work practitioner in today’s challenging and unpredictable landscape. Both our full-time and part-time programmes are regulated and approved by Social Work England .

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society | Department: School of Society | Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, January 2028 | Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Reflective skills and critical thinking. Models of reflection. Core modules include Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course, Applied Sociology and Social Policy, Social Work Law and Ethics, Social Work Practice with Children and Families, Social Work Practice with Adults, Introduction to Social Work Research, Social Work Dissertation.

Career pathways

Social work is a diverse profession offering many employment opportunities. The majority of our MA graduates obtain posts on completion as local authority social workers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: We are seeking to recruit people who demonstrate: A commitment to social justice. Concern about social issues and the desire to do something about them.; GCSE: All students will have achieved GCSE grade C/Level 4 (or above) in English Language or a nationally recognised equivalent.; Honours Degree: 2:2 (or above) honours degree in any subject.; Extra Requirements: Suitable reference(s) - either one academic reference or two professional references from employers.; Interview: All candidates will be required to attend an interview. This will comprise of a 1:1 interview with a member of the course team, including a short pre-prepared presentation by the candidate, and a group activity facilitated by a person with lived experience.; Occupational Health: An Occupational Health check is required; IELTS: Non-UK applicants without an equivalent English qualification will be asked to undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment. Applicants will need to obtain an overall IELTs score of 7.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,052 a year (2026/27). £4,052 per year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). £19,000 full course fee (2026/27) Source

Intake: January 2027, January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://flow.chester.ac.uk/tkflow_U/Flow.aspx?f=appform1.kdt&template=template8&course=HSC&theme=redmond

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