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Social Work and Social Care

Swansea University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #20
Tuition GBP 15,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MPhil
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work and Social Care at Swansea University is a MPhil 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 and Social Care 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Swansea, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Work and Social Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The MPhil programme requires a first or upper second degree in a discipline related to the proposed research project, or a relevant, approved postgraduate qualification. English language requirement IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Swansea 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 Swansea University

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Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...

University Profile
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months