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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 York.
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See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Social Work (Postgraduate entry) or another course from the same subject area.
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| Sociology | A |
| Geography | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
| Film Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L508
Here's what University of York says about its Social Work (Postgraduate entry) course.
Develop yourself with a qualification that allows you to apply to register as a social worker.
Discover a career where you can make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. This course offers you both a Masters degree and a professional qualification. Our course lasts two years and will equip you with the skills and knowledge you'll need for effective professional practice as a social worker. It is suitable for graduates from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to a career helping people. You'll focus on professional practice and take part in two placements in different areas of social work. You will also gain skills and specialist knowledge that would be suitable for a wide range of careers in social work.
The Social Work (postgraduate entry) course is designed for applicants who already hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants who do not already have an undergraduate degree may wish to consider our Masters in Social Work (Hons) L507 which is an Integrated Masters degree combining both undergraduate and postgraduate study into a longer, single course, earning you a Masters qualification when you graduate.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Department
School of Business and Society
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £12,000 per year |
| Scotland | £12,000 per year |
| Wales | £12,000 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £12,000 per year |
| Channel Islands | £12,000 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £12,000 per year |
| EU | £26,900 per year |
| International | £26,900 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1
In the first half of Year 1 you'll prepare for your first statutory placement with a range of core modules which ensure you're ready for practice. You will explore the ethical, legal and policy contexts for social work, which will equip you to manage the competing pressures of social work practice.
The placement begins in the Spring Term and lasts for 70 days, after completion of a module designed to support your professional development.
Year 2
As part of your second year you'll undertake your final statutory placement. This will take 100 days and will contribute 40 credits toward your course. You will also choose a module that will allow you to study a particular branch of social work in more depth, and work on your dissertation.
You will work with a qualified social work practice educator who will support and assess you throughout the placement. Your placement is a chance to develop and follow your own professional interests, with guidance from our academic staff.
How you will be assessed
Types of assessment in this course include: essays, practical assessment of communication skills, presentations and reports, portfolios, placement supervision and assessment, 16,000 word dissertation. You'll also submit work that won't contribute to your final grade. This allows you to get feedback on your progress and understanding before you submit assessed work.
University of York student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
1st year student
1 year ago
Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1st year student
1 year ago
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
1st year student
1 year ago
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of York
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 York 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
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
69%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
31%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
31%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
69%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
83%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
64%
low
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.
92%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. 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 York graduates who took Social Work (Postgraduate entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
77%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
76%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
17%
Finance Professionals
8%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
6%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Social Work (Postgraduate entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
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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