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Tuition GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Heslington, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at University of York 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: York, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Work 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

Course Structure

  1. Ethics and Values
  2. Social Work Law
  3. Social Policy
  4. Exploring Knowledge
  5. Theories and Modules for Understanding
  6. Assessment and Intervention
  7. Human Development
  8. International Context
  9. Communication Skills
  10. Preparation for Practice
  11. Reflective Practice
  12. Social Work Research
  13. Current Debates
  14. Health and Disability Social Work
  15. Social Work with Children and Families
  16. Social Work and Mental Health
  17. Youth Social Work

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • You should have at least a 2:1 degree or an equivalent. You\'ll also need to have at least a grade C in GCSE Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification.
  • You should also have the equivalent of one year\'s full-time experience working in social care, health care or related voluntary work. Working in a caring role in a personal capacity may also be accepted as relevant experience.
  • If you declare you have a disability when applying you will be offered an interview if you meet the academic criteria for the course.
  • If you receive an offer of place it will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a satisfactory health declaration. Having either a criminal conviction or a health condition is not an automatic bar to entry. But failure to disclose relevant information may result in termination of training.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of York 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 York

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University of York

Heslington, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months