Social Work
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
At the heart of social work is the promotion of human rights and social justice, and the protection of individuals and their families. It aims to bring about change through working in partnership with individuals, families and communities often at the point of distress and vulnerability. Our MA Social Work course is approved by Social Work England.
This means, when you graduate, you can apply for professional registration to practice as a registered social worker. This two-year, full-time masters degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who wish to become registered social
Key highlights
- Prepares you to work with individuals, families and communities to improve lives
- Covers practice across statutory, private, voluntary and charitable sectors
- Strong focus on promoting and advocating human rights and social justice
- Explores challenging situations including homelessness, dementia and keeping families together
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DDM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - g…
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- A-level: BBB — or equivalent
- Degree: 2:2 — or above; considered case by case
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 122
- Additional condition: dbs_check — A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this programme.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Satisfactory occupational health clearance is also required to participate in this course.
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Hospital social worker
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,000 per year | International: £20,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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