Social Work, MSc
Swansea University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Singleton Park Campus

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COURSE OVERVIEWOur accredited Master’s degree in Social Work will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a rewarding career as a registered social worker.You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice.You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our accredited Master’s degree in Social Work will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to launch a rewarding career as a registered social worker.

You will study the ethics and values of social work, critical practice relating to the law around child and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice.

You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.

Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills in relation to social work practice and policy, and develop professional reflective practice techniques.

SOCIAL WORK CAREERS

Job prospects are excellent; 95% of social work students from Swansea University are employed in graduate level jobs within six months of completing their undergraduate degree (Unistats 2017), and post-graduate students are expected to be in similar demand.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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6th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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Entry requirements

To apply for this course you will need: A UK degree (2:2 or above) in a social work/social science-related discipline, plus Maths and English or Welsh GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent, e.g. Key Skills level 2 (QCDA) Numeracy or ‘Application of number’, e.g. Key Skills level 2 (QCDA) Communication. You will need to demonstrate awareness and understanding of the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. Applicants are required to have undertaken over 300 hours of direct social care work.

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£8,250 per year

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Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. Additional costs may apply.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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