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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Social work

Develop your understanding of the theories surrounding social work, as well as their practical implications, to become a professionally competent, reflective and analytical social work practitioner.

Our Social Work MA is a two-year course which will equip you with a masters degree and a professional qualification recognised by Social Work England.

You'll learn through a variety of methods, taught by enthusiastic, committed and research active academics, experienced in the field of social work. You’ll also learn from current practitioners, peers, service users and other highly-specialised professionals from a variety of backgrounds and organisations.

The academic side of the course is rigorous, challenging but highly rewarding. You’ll develop a clear understanding of the use and application of theory in social work practice.

In addition to your University-based studies, you'll undertake two one-hundred day statutory placements in South Yorkshire. Our collaborative relationship with the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership opens the door to practice learning experiences within five different local authorities, in areas such as children and families social work, adult social work and mental health teams.

Your practice learning is enhanced with University recall days and weekly personal study time, enabling you to reflect deeply on your placement experiences, discuss pertinent issues with your peers and be supported by your personal and placement tutor.

Upon completion of this programme you'll have obtained the skills and knowledge to tackle the real challenges that face social workers of today's world. You'll be part of a workforce making a positive impact on the lives of many vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

**This degree makes you eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England as a qualified social worker.**

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£10,240
per year
International
£23,110
per year
Northern Ireland
£10,240
per year
Scotland
£10,240
per year
Wales
£10,240
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Sheffield

Department:

Sociological Studies

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

30%
Social work

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Social work

Teaching and learning

45%
Staff make the subject interesting
36%
Staff are good at explaining things
55%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
73%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

55%
Library resources
73%
IT resources
57%
Course specific equipment and facilities
9%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
9%
Male students
91%
Female students
84%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
C

After graduation


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Social work

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

20%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
15%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Business, research and administrative professionals

We're short of social workers - so if you want a degree that is in demand, then this could be the one for you! There's a shortage of social workers all over the UK, and graduates can specialise in specific fields such as mental health or children's social work. If you decide social work is not for you, then social work graduates also often go into management, education, youth and community work and even nursing. Starting salaries for this degree can reflect the high proportion of graduates who choose a social work career - social work graduates get paid, on average, more than graduates overall, but not all options pay as well as social work. This is also an unusual subject in that London isn't one of the more common places to find jobs - so if you want to get a job near to your home or your university this might be worth thinking about.

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