Overview

This Social Work course from London Metropolitan University may include working with children, families, older people or individuals with mental health problems or learning disabilities.

Quick Facts:

The focus of this professionally-accredited Social Work course at London Metropolitan University is to help you develop practical skills that are necessary for a successful career in the health and social care sector.
Training is based on up-to-date research, academic theories, policy and legislation. You’ll develop knowledge in a number of relevant subjects including the application of law, assessment and planning, human growth and development, research evaluation, safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as social work theory.

Career opportunities:

You will be qualified to practise social work (subject to the requirements of registration with Social Work England) and be eligible to become a member of the British Association of Social Workers. This is of major importance to your career as a social worker.
Because of the diverse topics taught on this course, you'll have the benefit of being able to work in multiple fields of social work.
Their graduates have taken up posts in both statutory and non-statutory settings and with different care groups. These include working with children and families, mental health settings, working with older people and supporting those with learning disabilities.

Accreditation

The Social Work MSc is accredited by Social Work England. You must successfully complete and pass all your assessments to register as a social worker with the organisation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Law for Social Work

Assessment Planning and Professional Ethics

Development across the lifespan for Social Work

Readiness for Direct Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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72

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be required to have:

A second class honours degree (2.2) or above
GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills English at Level 2 (or equivalent)
Employers references are needed to demonstrate a minimum of 12 weeks previous experience (at the point of application) either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working directly with vulnerable people normally within a social care or health context

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the Child and Adult Workforce that's registered with the DBS Update Service

If you’re shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend an interview day. On the day, you'll undertake a test, participate in a group exercise and have an individual interview.

As part of the admissions process, you'll need to complete a criminal convictions, health and personal circumstances self-declaration check; present your original qualification certificates and your passport.

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Tuition Fees

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9550 GBP / year

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9550 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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