Social Work MA
Coventry University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Coventry (Main Campus)

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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MA - Master of Arts

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Coventry (Main Campus)

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Social Work MA/PgDip is the course for you if youre interested in working with people and taking an essential role in protecting children and young people from harm and in supporting people of every age.Social work is a rewarding profession which enables you to work with and support individuals, families and communities of all ages who face difficulties or distress in their lives.Currently accredited by Social Work England1, our MA/PgDip programmes have been developed in line with government ...Read more

Social Work MA/PgDip is the course for you if you're interested in working with people and taking an essential role in protecting children and young people from harm and in supporting people of every age.Social work is a rewarding profession which enables you to work with and support individuals, families and communities of all ages who face difficulties or distress in their lives.Currently accredited by Social Work England1, our MA/PgDip programmes have been developed in line with government recommendations in response to the demand for a highly skilled workforce.Grounded in practice, this course will enable you to build on your existing academic, work and life experiences in order to achieve the professional social work qualification1.You will undertake two placements2 of 70 days and 100 days (sourced by the university)2.Our high-quality teaching emphasises the knowledge, skills and values of social work especially the importance of research-informed, person-centred and relationship-based practice.2 years full-time (MA)18 months full-time (PGDip)

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WUSCA ranking:
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28/279
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54th
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59th
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ruth
02 Nov 25

meeting new people, lecturers and engaging in lectures worst part was freshers week it was overwhelming and too much going on at the same time..Read more

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Doriane
20 Oct 25

Coventry University is a great place to study as it offers a wide range of facilities. The library is huge with lots of comfortable places to use, along with books and other..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline. A minimum of three months experience in the field of social care, health or education, to be evidenced by a work-based reference. Occupational health assessment, to assess fitness to undertake the practice component of the degree. Satisfactory health clearance, confirmation of vaccination status and enhanced criminal record disclosure. Please refer to the full requirements in the disclaimer section. GCSE (or equivalent) Grades 4/C or above in English and maths.

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£11,200 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£18,600 per year

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Students from EU

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

£18,600 per year

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The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

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ruth
02 Nov 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
meeting new people, lecturers and engaging in lectures worst part was freshers week it was overwhelming and too much going on at the same time...
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Doriane
20 Oct 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
Coventry University is a great place to study as it offers a wide range of facilities. The library is huge with lots of comfortable places to use, along with books and other...
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Coventry University
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Coventry University is a global university with a mission to create better futures....

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