Overview

You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice.

You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.

Throughout your studies in the Social Work program at Swansea University, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to social work practice and policy, and develop professional reflective practice techniques.

Social Work Careers

As a newly qualified social worker, you can expect a starting salary of around £36,648. Salaries for senior practitioners and team managers range from £44,428 to £52,516.

Programme Structure

Courses include;

Critical Practice in Adult Care and Law

Social Work Skills and Knowledge in Practice

Critical Practice in Child Care and Law

Ethics and Values in Social Work

Undertaking & Using Social Work Research for Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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64

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK degree (2:2 or above) in a social work/social science-related discipline, English or Welsh GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent, e.g. Essential Skills/Key Skills level 2 Communication.
An understanding of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care
Sufficient relevant experience in social care that you can demonstrate the values and basic skills that correspond to those generally expected of social workers.
Appropriate personal and intellectual qualities.
To be able to understand and communicate effectively in written and spoken English or Welsh.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19450 GBP / year

≈ 19450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8650 GBP / year

≈ 8650 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

Funding

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