MA Social Work

Social work is a challenging and rewarding career, practising in a diverse range of settings including child protection, adult safeguarding, homelessness, mental health, youth justice and domestic abuse, as well as social welfare and challenging inequality. This course is available as both an MA and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), giving you the flexibility to choose the path that best suits your goals. The MA includes two years of study, whereas the PGDip is shorter at eighteen months. Both options include practical placements, conferring eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England. Social workers operate within the context of relationships to support individuals, groups and communities to realise their potential. You’ll learn to work and make decisions in a multi-professional context, liaising closely with organisations such as the police, NHS, schools, probation and the voluntary sector. Taught by experts with real-world practice experience, you’ll gain insight into social issues people live with as well as the policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children. We are one of the founding members of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, giving you access to the biggest employers of social work practitioners in the area. Our strong relationships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies mean that we can provide you with high-quality placements. This course is offered as both an MA and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), allowing you to choose the route that best suits your goals and commitments. The MA includes two years of study, whereas the PGDip is shorter at eighteen months. Both options include practical placements, providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England, which means you are eligible to apply to register as a qualified social worker once you graduate. The MA however, allows you to undertake a research dissertation in the second year – helping you to grow your research skills. Some of our UK students can apply for support from the NHS Social Work Bursary Scheme which helps with study and living costs.

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:1 in any bachelors degree. The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of this subject. If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. Additional entry requirements for this course Applicants with a 2:2 may be considered in certain circumstances. In addition, you must have at least GCSE grade C in English Language or equivalent, such as Functional Skills Level 2 English. Experience working in a helping capacity would be an advantage.