Program Overview
The Social Work at Northumbria 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — National 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
- Social Work Knowledge
- Social Work Interventions
- Becoming a Social Work Professional
- Social Work Knowledge in Complex Practice
- Professional Social Work Practice
- Critical Social Work Enquiry
- Professional Social Work Practice
- Critical Social Work Enquiry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students accepted on to the course would usually have at least a second class honours degree in a relevant social sciences or related subject area. GCSE Maths Grade C (or Northumbria University recognised equivalent such as HEFC Quantitative Methods) and GCSE English at grade C.
Plus one of the following:
International/English Language Requirements:International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 7.0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northumbria 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 Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months