Social Work MA
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Applications for January 2026 are now closed, the next intake will be January 2027. The University of Northampton’s MA Social Work degree offers a dynamic two-year course which equips students with the requisite skills, knowledge and capabilities to graduate as a professional Social Work practitioner ready to make a difference within the contemporary social care arena. Social Work continues to be a key professional role within UK society, seeking to promote social justice, address inequality and facilitate self-determination in those individuals and families requiring formal support.
Successful completion of the masters in Social Work course enables students to be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England.
Key highlights
- Graduates eligible to apply to register with Social Work England
- Prepares students to practise as professional Social Work practitioners
- Develops skills to promote social justice and address inequality
- Focus on supporting self-determination for individuals and families
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Pass — …must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the social work master’s degree: A relevant undergraduate degree (ideally a 2:1 classification) or other recognised equivalent qualification.
- Degree: 2:1 — …the social work master’s degree: A relevant undergraduate degree (ideally a 2:1 classification) or other recognised equivalent qualification.
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Child Protection Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,490 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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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