Overview

Social Work from Leeds Trinity University, you’ll develop specialised knowledge, skills and the resilience you need to develop and influence future social work practice through proactive leadership, digital technology, an international, national and local perspective, and a research-informed focus.

Key facts

Social Work is diverse and dynamic. Rapidly changing individual and population social care needs, alongside more personalised approaches, offers challenges and opportunities for social work in Local Government, the NHS, and in voluntary and independent organisations to develop flexible and new ways of delivering holistic integrated and inter-professional services.

Two professional placements will enhance your understanding of Social Work theory and practice.

Your practice placements will be in two disparate settings, in areas such as children and families social work and social work with vulnerable adults. At least one of your placements will be in a setting that provides statutory learning opportunities and another may be with a charitable and private organisation, such as Catholic Care or other local voluntary agencies.You'll also complete a total of 30 skills days (20 in the first year of study, 10 in the final year).

The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preparation for Social Work Practice
Law and Policy for Social Work Practice
Social Work with Children and Families
Social Work with Adults at Risk: Interventions in Practice
Research in Social Work Practice
Placement 1
Placement 2
Skills Days

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

There is no official closing date for applications, but the course will be closed when it is full.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

First undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline e.g.,Health and Social Care, Pastoral Support, Working with Children, Young People and Families. Applicants should also have some relevant work, volunteering, or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Tuition Fees

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15000 GBP / year

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9000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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Funding

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