236 Master's in Social Work in Europe

The Social Work programme at Robert Gordon University is a full-time Master's degree delivered on campus over two years and three months. This professional course develops the essential values and competencies required for modern practice, combining academic research with extensive practical placements in various settings.

This Innovation and Research for Social Work and Social Education programme from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano opens extensive development opportunities in fields of action in social work, education, culture and health care and in third sector organisations.

Develop the skills and knowledge to become a highly capable social science researcher. The Social Research programme is offered at University of York.

Social Work from University of Malta is a programme which will provide social workers with a more flexible way of furthering their studies. It will provide a small number of core taught study-units which will expose you to research knowledge and skills and to a limited number of areas related to your practice and research interests.

Social Work at University of Bedfordshire prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice.

The MA in Social Work at the University of Salford is a two-year full-time programme that prepares students for a rewarding career in social work. This degree equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively across various sectors, including voluntary and statutory organisations, while focusing on social justice and empowerment.

The Socio-Legal Research programme at the University of Oxford is a one-year research master’s degree offered by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS). It can either serve as a qualification in its own right or as a route into the Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree, including the DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies.

This Inequalities and Social Science MSc programme from University of Leeds explores all forms of inequality, as well as the social, political and economic implications. It will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand, research and analyse complex inequalities.

Social Workers play an important role in supporting individuals and families to achieve positive change in their lives. The Social Work degree at Staffordshire University will prepare you for a rewarding profession with human rights and social justice at its core.

The Social Work with Children and Youth at Riga Stradins University is aimed at the acquisition of in-depth knowledge in social work with children and youth, ensuring innovative professional development opportunities and preparing for scientific and pedagogical work in the field of social work or for future studies at the doctoral level.

The MA Social Work at Canterbury Christ Church University is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for effective social work practice. Graduates will be prepared for registration with Social Work England (SWE) upon completion, enabling them to support vulnerable individuals across various life stages.

The Social Economics at University of Minho aims to attract students with a strong background in Economics and other Social Sciences, who are looking to become specialists in the area of Social Economy and develop knowledge and skills in the analysis of social problems from an economic perspective.

The Master of Arts in Social Care Leadership and Management at Technological University Dublin is a part-time programme spanning two years. Designed for those in leadership roles within social care, this course aims to enhance skills and knowledge in effective management practices and ethical service delivery in the sector.

Throughout the Social Innovation course from the University of Cambridge you'll explore – and address – some of the biggest challenges facing us today

These Advanced Professional Practice (Negotiated Specialism) MA/MSc/PGCert work-based learning programmes at Middlesex University are purposely flexible and are designed to be responsive to the changing work force development needs of the health, social care and education sectors and to the professional development needs of individual practitioners.

The MA in Social Work at The University of Manchester is a two-year, full-time programme designed for those aspiring to become social work practitioners. This course equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to register as qualified social workers upon completion, providing a comprehensive education in the field.

At the heart of social work is the promotion of human rights and social justice, and the protection of individuals and their families. The Social Work programme at Manchester Metropolitan University aims to bring about change through working in partnership with individuals, families and communities often at the point of distress and vulnerability.  

The Social Work programme at University of Chichester prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice.

In the Social Work master program from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences you learn how to apply qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will also learn to develop research-based strategies for action, analysing people’s changing lives and problems and critically incorporating societal and global influences.

The MSc Education (Digital and Social Change) from University of Oxford is an exciting and innovative programme, in which you will develop a strong theoretical understanding of new technologies, education and society.