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Masters in Social Work - MSW

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Master of Social Work - MSW

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Masters in Social Work (Hons) is a professional qualification which entitles you to apply to register as a social worker: a challenging and rewarding career. This is an integrated Masters course ideally suited to applicants with no prior undergraduate degree level study. Applicants who already have an undergraduate degree may wish to consider our Social Work (postgraduate course) L508.This four-year course, which includes two years of postgraduate study, provides an advanced alternative to standard three-year BA Social Work degrees. You'll gain a Masters-level qualification which is highly valued by employers. You'll have the opportunity to gain practice experience in a voluntary sector placement in your second year, followed by placements within diverse social work settings in Year 3 and 4. Service users and carers contribute directly to our teaching, giving you an unparalleled insight into the complexities of social work. Join a thriving School, internationally recognised for its teaching and research excellence and gain a solid foundation from which to begin your professional journey.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 26,900per 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

    20th

  • 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 ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
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

    4th out of 75 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    136 77%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    42nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    67th

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