Overview

Through a combination of academic and professional modules, on this intensive Social Work programme offered by University of Brighton you will focus on both the social science knowledge base of social work, and on developing your practice-relevant knowledge, skills and values through 200 days of practical learning.

Careers

Our Social Work MSc (PGDip) is approved by Social Work England (SWE), the regulatory body for the social work profession and qualifying training programmes in England.

Successful completion of this degree course can lead to registration with Social Work England, enabling you to apply for social work jobs and practice as a registered Social Worker. As a generic social work qualification, you can apply to work in any area of social work practice – subject to any specific employer requirements.

This qualification may enable you to register and work as a Social Worker in countries other than England. If you are intending to do this, you should first check with the regulatory body in that particular country to see if this qualification enables this.

Accreditation

Approved by Social Work England.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Development: Social and Psychological Contexts

Legal and Policy Contexts of Decision-Making in Social Work

Practice Learning

Research in Social Work: The Dissertation

Decision-making in Assessment, Risk and Protection

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

Generally there's no deadline for applying for a postgraduate course at Brighton.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 182 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree in any subject, normally with a minimum of upper second class honours.

A satisfactory academic reference and/or transcript, indicating ability to study at level 7.

Understanding of, and preparedness for, social care and social work practice.

Experience of providing social or caring services from paid or voluntary work.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

IELTS 7.0 overall, no element below 6.5.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

7850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7850 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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