Overview

The Social Work programme at Bangor University is informed by the QAA Benchmarks for Social Work (QAA), and the National Occupational Standards for Social Work (Social Care Wales) and complies with the requirements of Social Care Wales as Wales’s social work regulators.

Careers

After qualifying, there will be opportunities to take up posts in a wide range of health or social care settings, often working alongside other professionals in multidisciplinary teams. Our links with employers mean that most years all our graduates secure employment contracts before completing their studies. Over the last 3 years, 100% of our graduates became employed as social workers.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Knowledge and Skills Base for Social Work

The Life Course

Law for Social Work

Social Work with Adults

Social Work with Children, Young People and Families

The Literature Review

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but it is advised that you apply by the end of June (September intake) or late October (for January intake).

Language

English

PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 181 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

56

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.2 degree classification or higher

A minimum of 3 months* (FTE) relevant social care or equivalent experience*

Grade C GCSE at least or equivalent qualification in Maths and English/Welsh first language

Offers for places on the course are based on a satisfactory interview of applicants that meet the admissions criteria.

Speaking & Listening Welsh language skills required**

It is also a requirement that all students accepted onto the programme successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check, and are able to register with Social Care Wales, and maintain their registration throughout their studies.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18500 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bangor

660 - 1140 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bangor

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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