Program Overview
The Advanced Social Work Practice at Leeds Beckett University 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 Advanced Social Work Practice 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: GBP 500 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Practice for Newly Qualified Social Workers
- Practice Education in Social Work
- Understanding & Evaluating the Evidence
- Advanced Practice Safeguarding Children & Young People; or, Legal & Policy Context of Safeguarding Adults
- Ethics in Health & Community Care
- Research in Practice (Dissertation)
- Working with Substance Use (Optional module)
- Advanced Leadership & Management in Practice (Optional module)
- Contemporary Context of Mental Health & Recovery (Optional module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree, hold an appropriate social work qualification (such as a degree in social work, a DIPSW, CQSW; CSS) and be able to demonstrate an understanding of Social Work Practice. Applicants who do not have English as their first language are required to have IELTS 7.0 with no skill below 6.5 or an equivalent award. Non-Social workers applying for the Practice of Best Interests Assessment module must hold one of the following qualifications and have at least two years post registration experience in that profession:
* An Approved mental health professional
* A first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses Part of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001,
* An occupational therapist registered in Part 6 of the register maintained under article 5 of the Health Professions Order 2001
* A chartered psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Societys Register of Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issued by that Society
All applications should be supported a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link, please note references should be accompanied by a covering letter on headed paper or emailed directly by the referee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 500 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 500 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leeds Beckett University 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 Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has...
University Profile- Start Date August 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months