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Master of Social Work - MSW
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
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. This course is suitable for applicants with Level 3 qualifications. IF YOU ARE IN THE FINAL YEAR OF A DEGREE OR ALREADY HOLD A DEGREE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OUR 2 YEAR POSTGRADUATE MA IN SOCIAL WORK L508
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