Program Overview
The Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan 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 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
- Tuition: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, 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
- Critical Perspectives on Society, Families and Individuals
- Critical Social Work Practice
- Developing Professional Practice
- Law, Human Rights and Social Work
- Social Work Research and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have \xc2\xa0a UK honours degree (or international equivalent) at upper \xc2\xa0second class \xc2\xa0or above, \xc2\xa0although consideration may be given to students with degree classifications in the lower second class \xc2\xa0range.
You will also hold a GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths . Demonstration of a genuine commitment to social work and \xc2\xa0social justice is essential. Relevant \xc2\xa0experience and \xc2\xa0employment is highly desirable as is previous \xc2\xa0study \xc2\xa0in a social science \xc2\xa0or related \xc2\xa0areas
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months