Overview

Social Work degree offered at University of Salford develops critical analysis, open debate, questioning and dismantling of conceptual frameworks. If you want professional social work training founded on principles of empowerment and social justice look no further.

You will qualify as a professional social worker while gaining a master's degree.

Employment

This course provides the professional social work qualification which enables graduates to work in any area of social work practice, including the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.When you qualify you would enter social work which then offers you the opportunity to undertake post-qualifying training to enable you to progress in an area of social work which interests you – such as mental health or child protection. One of the joys of having a social work qualification is that there is no typical trajectory. It allows you the scope and freedom to forge your own career path in-line with your personal motivation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Professional Social Work

Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course

Social Work Law Policy and Practice

Safeguarding in Social Work Practice

Understanding social work research

Research in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:1 or above.
GCSE: English & Mathematics at grade C or above
As part of the application process, you may be invited to an interview. The interview will include a written test, group activity, role play scenario, and a series of individual interview questions.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

9100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9100 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 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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