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MA Social Work at University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An accelerated pre-registration postgraduate social work degree approved by Social Work England, for graduates from any discipline, with simulation-based learning and placements, taught at the Stoke-on-Trent campus.

Duration: Approximately 2 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 covers core skills, social work law, values and theory, followed by an 80-day practice placement. Year 2 builds critical analysis, safeguarding across the lifespan and research in social work, with a total of 200 days of practice-based learning.

Career pathways

Registration with Social Work England and a career as a social worker in a diverse range of social welfare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with two years or more of relevant professional experience. English GCSE at grade 4/C or above or an accepted Level 2 equivalent. IELTS 7.0 overall (or equivalent) if English is not the first language. Applicants must pass an interview with the academic team, a DBS check and a health check. International applications for the January 2027 start close at 00:01 on Thursday 20 August.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27 (January 202) Source

International applicants: GBP 8,750 a year (2026/27 (January 202) Source

Intake: January 2027; January 2028

Duration: Approximately 2 years full-time

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