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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) course at University of Salford.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | D |
| Biology | C |
| English Language | B |
| General Studies | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L508
Here's what University of Salford says about its Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) course.
This course opens up a challenging and rewarding career in social work, social justice, and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips graduates to work in the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors in areas such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research, and management.
We welcome students from all backgrounds who seek an MA in Social Work that fosters critical analysis, open debate, and the questioning and dismantling of conceptual frameworks. If you are looking for professional social work training grounded in principles of empowerment and social justice, this programme is for you. You will qualify as a professional social worker while earning a master's degree.
Accredited by Social Work England, the professional regulatory body for social workers in England, this programme ensures that you receive training that meets the highest standards.
You will:
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Gain integrated knowledge, theory, research, and practical understanding applicable to your professional practice.
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Engage with a programme designed collaboratively with service users, practitioners, carers, students, and academic staff.
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Develop the skills necessary for a challenging and rewarding career in social work.
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Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Department
School of Health and Society
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
This course combines academic study with practice learning in a social work or care workplace setting. The structure of the programme is as follows:
Year One: Skills for Social Work Practice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Contexts for Social Work Practice, Theories and Interventions, and Professional Capabilities in Practice 1 (includes a 70-day practice placement).
Year Two: The focus will be on Decision-making in Social Work, Social Work Law and Policy for Practice, Understanding Research in Practice, and Professional Capabilities in Practice 2 (includes a 100-day practice placement). ?
How you will be assessed
Assignments include practice portfolios, an independent research project, practical demonstrations, presentations, and hi-fidelity simulations.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
82%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
88%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
85%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
80%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
85%
Welfare Professionals
5%
Nursing Professionals
5%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social Work (Postgraduate Entry).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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