Social Work

Entry requirements

Please note: candidates must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the social work master’s degree:

• A relevant undergraduate degree (ideally a 2:1 classification) or other recognised equivalent qualification. A Pass or 3rd will not be considered.
• Applicants are advised to discuss the relevance of their Degree in their personal statement.
• All applicants must have GCSE in Maths and English Language grade C/4, or a certified Level 2 equivalent, regardless of other qualifications.
• You will need to have had experience of working with people who are experiencing challenges. This can be through volunteering or in paid employment. This experience should be over a period of at least six months and have totalled at least 500 hours.

Months of entry

January

Course content

The University of Northampton’s MA Social Work degree offers a dynamic two-year course which equips students with the requisite skills, knowledge and capabilities to graduate as a professional Social Work practitioner ready to make a difference within the contemporary social care arena.

Social Work continues to be a key professional role within UK society, seeking to promote social justice, address inequality and facilitate self-determination in those individuals and families requiring formal support. Successful completion of the course enables students to be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England.

Fees and funding