Program Overview
The Social Work at Keele 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Keele, 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
- Power and discrimination
- Introduction to legal processes
- Social work theory and methods 1
- Area of practice 1: children and families
- Area of practice 1: adults
- Life course development
- Personal and Professional Development (70 days practice learning and associated assignments)
- Taught element (interpersonal skills, preparation for practice learning)
- Social work theory and methods 2
- Social work research
- Area of practice 2: children and families (law, disability, mental health, inter-professional working, risk)
- Area of practice 2: adults (law, disability, mental health, inter-professional working, risk)
- Personal and Professional Development (100 days practice learning and associated assignments)
- Dissertation
- and many more
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- minimum 2.1 honours degree (a professional/ postgraduate relevant qualification may be considered as an equivalent if the candidate can also demonstrate relevant experience in a social care setting).
- English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2)
- a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (Enhanced and Barred Lists) check
- satisfied health checks by student self-declaration and Occupational Health referral where appropriate
- meet the HCPC requirements for registration.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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
Jun, 2027
About Keele University
Keele University
Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Keele University combines the best of modern learning with a rich history on a stunning, green campus in the heart of Staffordshire.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
