Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)
University of Birmingham
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Master of Arts - MA (PG)

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Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience.Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.Benefit from a truly unique, practice-led experience that puts lived experience and real-world impact at the heart of your studies. You’ll learn from leading academics, work directly with service users, carers, ...Read more

Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience.

Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.

Benefit from a truly unique, practice-led experience that puts lived experience and real-world impact at the heart of your studies. You’ll learn from leading academics, work directly with service users, carers, and practitioners, and complete two placements that bring your knowledge to life. Ranked among the UK’s top social work courses, our programme leverages Birmingham’s vibrant, diverse community connections to offer hands-on experience, and its global recognition means you’ll graduate ready to make a difference-locally and worldwide.

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51/91
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11th
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14th
What students say
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esha
17 Dec 25

Parking could be improved, but everything else is amazing!..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
10 Dec 25

Best: campus and facilities Worst - night and how far away shops are from some accommodation..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£27,090 per year

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esha
17 Dec 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
Parking could be improved, but everything else is amazing!...
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SR
Student Reviewer
10 Dec 25
Social Work - BA (Hons)
Best: campus and facilities Worst - night and how far away shops are from some accommodation...
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University of Birmingham
Academic and Student Division Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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