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Social Work MA at University of Worcester

University of Worcester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Worcester, you’ll tackle real-world situations, learn from industry professionals and service users, and gain the placement experience you need to be eligible to apply to join the Social Work Register, a requirement to become a practicing social worker in England.

Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or above in a relevant degree GCSE English Language & Maths grade C/4 or above (or a certifiable equivalent) Additional entry requirements for this course: You'll also be required to demonstrate that you have the health and character sufficient to practice. This includes a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and an occupational health assessment, to certify that you have the required physical and mental fitness to be a social worker. You will also need a minimum of three months contemporary, relevant practice experience verified by reference. International students: If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have language skills at IELTS level 7 (with no element below level 6.5) or equivalent. For country specific information see our international student pages . Interview: Selected candidates will be assessed using the ‘Point of Entry’ Level on the Professional Capabilities Framework which can be found on the website www.basw.co.uk . The interview day has 3 exercises: a written exercise, a group exercise and an individual interview. Service users and carers, practitioners and academic staff will be part of the interview process. The interview pro

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,140 a year (2027/28). The standard tuition fee for full-time UK and EU students enrolling on MA Social Work in the academic year 2027/28 is £7,140 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 14,600 a year (2027/28). The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on MA Social Work in the academic year 2027/28 is £14,600 per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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