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MA Social Work

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • 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 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.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 in social work. You'll be based in the School for Business & Society in the Church Lane Building on Campus West. The majority of your teaching will be in Derwent and Alcuin Colleges on Campus West.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 23,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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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).
The University of York is in the top 25 UK universities for Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    9th out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    130 72%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    65th

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