Masters in Social Work

University of York
Postgraduate MSW Full-time 4 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,500

About this course

The Master in Social Work (Hons) is a professional qualification which entitles you to apply to register as a social worker: a challenging and rewarding career.

This four-year course, which includes two years of postgraduate study, provides an advanced alternative to standard three-year BA Social Work degrees. You'll gain a Masters-level qualification which is highly valued by employers. You'll have the opportunity to gain practice experience in a voluntary sector placement in your second year, followed by placements within diverse social work settings in Year 3 and 4. Service users and carers contribute directly to our teaching, giving you an unparalleled insight into the complexities of social work. Join a thriving School, internationally recognised for its teaching and research excellence and gain a solid foundation from which to begin your professional journey.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2461 Social workers
1172 Social services managers and directors
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2464 Youth work professionals
1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Social Work - MSW
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,500