MA Social Work at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

The MA Social Work at the University of Suffolk is designed for those who are passionate about supporting others and committed to promoting social justice. The course combines rigorous academic study with hands-on professional placements in and around Ipswich, preparing you to become a skilled, reflective, and compassionate practitioner. If you are currently working in health, social care, or the private, voluntary, or independent sector and want to take the next step in your career, this course is for you.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society | Duration: Two years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Fundamentals of Social Work Practice (preparation for practice), Introduction to Law and Social Policy, Assessed practice Learning, Human Growth and lifespan Development. Year 2: Social Work with Children and Families; Law, Policy and Practice, Social Work with Adults, Law, Policy and Practice, Assessed Practice Learning, Dissertation.

Career pathways

We know how important employability is when considering post graduate degree courses. Social work graduates have a wide range of options upon graduation and are in great demand in the UK – with opportunities to work in a local authority, the independent, private or voluntary (PVI) sector, the NHS, to careers involving research, education and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:2. GSCE English grade C/4 or equivalent. Some experience of working or volunteering with people considered vulnerable. Any offer of a place will be subject to: Successful Interview and written test; Two satisfactory references; An enhanced DBS with the Adult and Child Barred Lists checked, and is registered on the Online Update Service - fees apply; Applicants are required to provide additional disclosures concerning current and historical information around Safeguarding, any previous employment concerns or enquiries into standards of professional behaviour. This information is considered separate to the standard admissions process and is not discussed during the interview. All applicants must confirm prior to interview that they have the ability to use basic IT facilities, including word processing, internet browsing and the use of e-mail, and may be asked to specify how these skills have been obtained. Prospective applicants who are invited to a selection day will be assessed by a written task and interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,990 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: Two years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://oasis.uos.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=APPLY_ONLINE&code2=0001

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