Program Overview
The Social Work at Goldsmiths University of London 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
- Tuition: GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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
- In year 1 you are introduced to social work as a professional activity and an academic discipline. You consider key concepts such as the nature of need, community, social work services, and the significance of the service user perspective. You are also provided with an introduction to: life-span development, assessment in social work and a range of social work intervention approaches.
- Year 2 provides you with an overview of the legal and organisational context of social work, and extends your knowledge and skills in one of the two main specialist areas of social work practice: working with children and families, or working with adults in need. You will work in small groups to explore methods of intervention, research and theories which are relevant to a particular area of social work.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be accepted onto the programme you must:\xc2\xa0
- Have a\xc2\xa0Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics\xc2\xa0or certified equivalent (eg Level 2 Key or Functional Skills Literacy or Numeracy)
- Have a\xc2\xa0minimum of\xc2\xa012 months\' full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant voluntary or paid work experience\xc2\xa0(normally within the last two years).
- It is a requirement of entry onto the course that students possess an enhanced check by the\xc2\xa0Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Therefore, any offer of a place will be conditional on a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure, which students are required to pay for.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,180 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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 Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months