MSc Social Work
Buckinghamshire New University
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High Wycombe Campus

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As a Social Worker, you’ll help some of the most marginalised groups in society, supporting them in overcoming barriers to a fulfilled life. A career in Social Work is a rewarding and worthwhile profession, with no day being the same, make sure you’re properly prepared for the future with a Social Work degree from BNU. This is no doubt one of the most valuable careers you can choose, so if you love the idea of working with people in a truly meaningful way, our MSc Social Work degree could be ...Read more

As a Social Worker, you’ll help some of the most marginalised groups in society, supporting them in overcoming barriers to a fulfilled life. A career in Social Work is a rewarding and worthwhile profession, with no day being the same, make sure you’re properly prepared for the future with a Social Work degree from BNU. This is no doubt one of the most valuable careers you can choose, so if you love the idea of working with people in a truly meaningful way, our MSc Social Work degree could be the perfect course for you. At BNU you’ll gain experience working with people who might need Social Work support because your study will combine classroom theory with real-life experience, some of which involves working alongside current Social Workers. We work closely with People with Lived Experience so you can hear first-hand about the impact you could make with individuals and communities. We work with a broad range of partners to offer interesting Social Work placements including Local Authorities, Healthcare Trusts, and organisations from the voluntary and independent sectors, all of which are within a 25-mile radius of our High Wycombe campus. Our MSc Social Work programme is accredited by Social Work England which means you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a Social Worker in England as soon as you graduate. Our lecturers, all of whom are former Social Work practitioners, have rich experience from which to draw on. Our lecturers will help you make sense of the theoretical elements of your studies by introducing their practice wisdom to lectures. Our tutors remain up to date with the latest sector changes and many of them lead and are involved with external forums, discussing, and influencing the future of the sector. We also have course lecturers who are published authors in the field of Social Work. One of the most rewarding elements of studying Social Work is sharing your experience with other students. Some days will be intensely emotional, so it’s important that you have a friendly team around you. We pride ourselves in our ability to get to know all our students, so you’ll be supported by personal tutors in groups of no more than ten. This will help you to get to know us as well as each other.

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Stephanie
19 Jan 26

The facilities are all excellent - kept clean and easy to access. The campus I attend in Aylesbury feels quite quiet, there are a lot of empty rooms on Fridays when I attend. It..Read more

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Taran
14 Jan 26

I really enjoy studying here at Buckinghamshire New University, as I’ve been able to meet amazing lecturers and students alike. The support from my lecturers is impeccable and I..Read more

Entry requirements

Typically, students in this course will have a 2:1 degree, however you may be considered if you have a 2:2 with significant (relevant work) experience in the Social / Health care or closely related subjects. You will have worked with a variety of people either in paid employment or as a volunteer. For this course, applicants must hold GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications such as Level 2 Functional Skills in Literacy.

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£10,555 per year

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£17,850 per year

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Stephanie
19 Jan 26
Social Work
The facilities are all excellent - kept clean and easy to access. The campus I attend in Aylesbury feels quite quiet, there are a lot of empty rooms on Fridays when I attend. It...
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Taran
14 Jan 26
Social Work with Foundation Year
I really enjoy studying here at Buckinghamshire New University, as I’ve been able to meet amazing lecturers and students alike. The support from my lecturers is impeccable and I...
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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