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Overview
The Social Work MA 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.
We work in close partnership with Gwynedd, Ynys Môn and Conwy local authorities, who host and provide placements for students on the programme.
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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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Knowledge and Skills Base for Social Work
- Social Policy for Social Work Practice
- The Life Course
- Values and Ethics for Social Work Practice
- Law for Social Work
- The Research Process
- Practice Placement
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
The University will accept applications throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 75
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 540 other Masters in Sociology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 75
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- At least 6 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 face-to-face interview of applicants that meet the admissions criteria.
- Speaking & Listening Welsh language skills required
- It is a requirement that all students accepted onto the programme successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check, and are able to register with Social Care Wales.
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International
17000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
8250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8250 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Bangor HELP University Malaysia Ambassador Scholarship
5000 GBP
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Deans Scholarship
6000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Refugee Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount
1000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
10000 GBP
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Snowdon Masters Scholarships
15000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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