Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

University of Salford
Postgraduate MA (PG) Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this 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:

  • Gain integrated knowledge, theory, research, and practical understanding applicable to your professional practice.

  • Engage with a programme designed collaboratively with service users, practitioners, carers, students, and academic staff.

  • Develop the skills necessary for a challenging and rewarding career in social work.

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  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    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 Arts - MA (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Salford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies