MSc Social Work
Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom
Course overview
As a Social Worker, you’ll help some of the most marginalised groups in society, supporting them in overcoming barriers to a fulfilled life. A career in Social Work is a rewarding and worthwhile profession, with no day being the same, make sure you’re properly prepared for the future with a Social Work degree from BNU.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to support marginalised groups in overcoming barriers
- Combines academic study with vocational social work training
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Typically, students in this course will have a 2:1 degree, however you may be considered if you have a 2:2 with significant ( relevant work ) experience in the Social / Health care or closely related subjects.
- Degree: 2:2 — Typically, students in this course will have a 2:1 degree, however you may be considered if you have a 2:2 with significant ( relevant work ) experience in the Social / Health care or closely related subjects.
Scholarships
International Early Payment Discount
One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
Up to £500Postgraduate Fee Discount
50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Hospital Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,160 per year | International: £17,000 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 Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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