Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Leeds is a MA 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 Social Work 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
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social Work Law 1
- Social Work with Adults
- Social Work with Children and Families
- Professional Practice 4
- Research Methods
- Dissertation 45
- Social Work Law 2
- Professional Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social care related subject, where social sciences form a significant element of the curriculum.
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or equivalent.
Applicants must provide:
- certificated evidence of qualifications
- evidence of recent study normally within the last five years
- evidence of significant social care experience, usually a minimum of 500 hours equivalent. This could include experience as a carer.
- two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference, one offering commentary on social care experience/aptitude.
In accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements:
- All applicants for social work training must demonstrate that they have a satisfactory standard of health. Applicants who are conditionally offered a place on the course are required to obtain a satisfactory health check either through the School\'s Occupational Health Unit.
- All candidates are subject to Declaration and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Candidates must fill in a self-declaration and apply at entry for an enhanced DBS disclosure. Social Work as a protected profession is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that all cautions, convictions, spent or unspent, including motoring offences, covering the applicants entire lifetime must be included on the self-declaration. Continuation on the course is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
