Overview

The approach to learning and teaching on the Family Support program at Leeds Trinity University is underpinned by theoretical knowledge, the latest research and contemporary issues facing family support. They're well-connected with local employers who provide specialist services in family support and early help and regularly consult with them to ensure the course content meets the needs of the sector.

By the time you graduate, you'll have had the chance to critically reflect on your practice, learn from evidence-informed practice, and contribute to the development of practice knowledge in family support.

Key facts:

Study on the only MA Family Support programme in the UK. An alternative to an MA Social Work, this MA gives you the chance to explore family support in a range of settings.
Learn from active researchers at the forefront of their fields, with extensive experience as family support practitioners, registered social workers and psychologists.
Complete work-based learning assessments with your existing employer, or we’ll work with you to arrange placements within local authority settings, voluntary or independent sector.
Benefit from the course structure designed to fit in with a full-time job. You’ll have a block induction (two evening sessions) prior to starting the course. You’ll then attend two evenings a week including group seminars, lectures and one-to-one tutorials. If you’re studying on a part-time basis, you’ll attend one evening a week.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leading and Managing Family Support

Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support

Reflecting on Childhood, Education and Family Support

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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105

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79

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59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work View 163 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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105

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79

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59

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126

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degrees in non-related subjects will also be considered if you can demonstrate relevant paid or voluntary work experience and a commitment to study. Additionally, candidates without a BA/BSc may be considered where you can demonstrate evidence of equivalent prior learning and experience.
Six months’ experience of ongoing engagement in work with children, young people and families, or equivalent relevant paid or voluntary employment/work experience involving direct support of children, young people and families.
Ability to work with groups of children and access support from experienced professional colleagues.
The support and agreement of an employer through the confirmation of support for study, verification of experience and allocation of a mentor (pastoral support). Alternatively, you should be willing to complete a family support placement – this would be individually negotiated to fit with any current work commitments you may have.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

7000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

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