Masters in Social Work
University of YorkMasters in Social Work MSW is a postgraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £28,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ