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MA Social Work

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Develop yourself with a qualification that allows you to apply to register as a social worker.

Discover a career where you can make a real difference to the quality of people's lives.

This course offers you both a master’s 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.

You'll focus on professional practice and take part in two placements in different areas of social work.

You will also gain skills and specialist knowledge that would be suitable for a wide range of careers.

Accreditation

After completing this master’s degree you'll be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England.

Assessment and feedback

Types of assessment in this course include:

  • essays
  • practical assessment of communication skills
  • presentations and reports
  • portfolios
  • placement supervision and assessment
  • 16,000-word dissertation.

You'll also submit work that won't contribute to your final grade. This allows you to get feedback on your progress and understanding before you submit assessed work.

Careers and skills

Postgraduate social workers from York are in high demand and you will be very well placed in terms of employment prospects.

Career opportunities

  • Social worker
  • Child protection social worker
  • Outreach worker
  • Crisis practitioner
  • Social care assessor
  • Mental health practitioner

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    3rd out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    149 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.74 69%

    67th

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