Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Cumbria 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 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, 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 Theory Into Practice I
- Case Study
- Social Work as a Vehicle for Cultural Transformation
- Working with Experts by Experience
- Social Work Theory Into Practice II
- Social Work Theory Into Practice III
- Social Work First Placement
- Social Work Final Placement
- Scholarship and Research Methods
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have some work experience in a social work/care setting before interview in order to show their full potential to the interviewing panel.
- A 2:2 Bachelors degree or above in an associated field and relevant experience and understanding of the profession of social work
- GCSE minimum grade C in English language and maths or equivalent.
- Equivalent qualifications other than those listed above may be accepted.
- Students are selected according to the entry level criteria laid out in the College of Social Work\'s Professional Capabilities Framework.
- All places are offered subject to successful interview and numeracy test
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria 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 University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months