Program Overview
The Advanced Social Work with Children and Families at University of Bristol is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work with Children and Families programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work with Children and Families programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Child Development, Health and Wellbeing
- Contemporary Law and Policy for Child Welfare Services
- Assessment, Risk and Decision-Making
- Social Work with Children and Families with Complex Needs
- Advanced Practice in Communication and Direct Work with Children
- Advanced Practice with Looked-after Children; Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Care
- Inter-professional Working and Integrated Services
- Leadership and Management in Social Work
- Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences
- Researching Child and Family Welfare
- Supervision and Assessment of Professional Practice (Practice Educator Stage 2)
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Professional social work qualification (or equivalent) and current registration with the HCPC. An honours degree (or equivalent qualification demonstrated through experience in the field), and a demonstrated ability to study at postgraduate level.
- As part of the application, you will be asked to submit a personal statement of 550-700 words.
- As this is a practice-focused programme, students are required to be in practice in some capacity throughout their time on the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bristol directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Bristol is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date June 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months