Overview

This Social Work degree offered by the the University of York offers you both a Masters degree and a professional qualification. Our course lasts two years and will equip you with the skills and knowledge you'll need for effective professional practice as a social worker. It is suitable for graduates from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to a career helping people.

Careers and skills

Postgraduate social workers from York are in high demand and you will be very well placed in terms of employment prospects. We have a 100% employment rate for graduates from out social work programmes. To find out more about social work, please visit the British Association of Social Workers website, where there is information including from the International Federation of Social Work.

Career opportunities

Advocacy and advisory services

Researcher

Youth development work

Child protection social worker

Outreach worker

Crisis practitioner

Social care assessor

Mental health practitioner

Manager (all levels)

Policy developer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice Skills

Social Work Across the Life Course

Law and Policy for Social Work

Applying Knowledge in Social Work

Practice Learning Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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130

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96

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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130

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96

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67

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 undergraduate honours degree

Additional requirements

Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English or an equivalent qualification. An offer of a place will also be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory health declaration.

Experience of working in social care, health care or any related field, including voluntary work, or direct experience of service provision, is welcome but not essential.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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