London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Social Work in Uxbridge United Kingdom | Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London
|
Uxbridge United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,615
(c. USD31,600.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Upon successfully finishing Brunel's Social Work program, you'll qualify to register with Social Work England - a requirement for practicing social work. Our program blends academic rigor with exceptional fieldwork placements, preparing you for professional practice, with 95% of graduates securing employment. Situated in London's diverse social work environment, Brunel offers valuable industry connections through our faculty, ensuring top-tier placement opportunities. This Social Work England-approved course provides modern skills to address contemporary challenges like county lines operations, online harassment, prejudice, and radicalization. The curriculum covers legal frameworks, psychological principles, policy studies, and sociological perspectives for a well-rounded professional foundation. You'll gain expertise in evaluating research and evidence to enhance practical social work approaches.
Career Prospects
Brunel maintains robust collaborations with borough councils including Ealing and Hillingdon, with many postgraduate students securing positions through these partnerships. Our graduates enjoy exceptional employment outcomes, with 95% entering the workforce post-graduation.
Recruiters and ASYE supervisors frequently participate in career development sessions, offering specialized coaching in interview techniques, professional portfolio presentation, and job market competitiveness. Numerous Brunel alumni receive employment offers directly from their placement organizations upon completing their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A 2:1 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a non-related subject with the appropriate experience will be considered.
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a related subject (e.g. Education, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Psychology, Law, Health and/or Social Care).
Applicants must demonstrate how their previous experience in paid employment, or structured voluntary work, with a relevant organisation has prepared them for a career in social work. While there is no formal requirement for a set amount of time spent getting work experience we normally expect at least a year's full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience. Applicants should also demonstrate what they have learnt from their own life/educational/work/voluntary experiences as appropriate to their life stage and how these have prepared them for a career in social work. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
An ability to communicate accurately and clearly in spoken and written English and the ability to think critically and analytically.
All applicants will be required to go through a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). To ensure candidates fitness to study and identify any additional support needs, all applicants will also be required to complete a health declaration
Applicants will need to provide an academic reference from their first degree. If the academic experience is 5 years old a character/employment reference would suffice.
Applicants will be invited to attend an Interview. Applicants will be able to choose whether to attend an online or on-campus interview. Applicants in the UK are encourage to attend an on-campus interview.
IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas)
TOEFL: 98 (min 23 in all areas)
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a related subject (e.g. Education, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Psychology, Law, Health and/or Social Care).
Applicants must demonstrate how their previous experience in paid employment, or structured voluntary work, with a relevant organisation has prepared them for a career in social work. While there is no formal requirement for a set amount of time spent getting work experience we normally expect at least a year's full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience. Applicants should also demonstrate what they have learnt from their own life/educational/work/voluntary experiences as appropriate to their life stage and how these have prepared them for a career in social work. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
An ability to communicate accurately and clearly in spoken and written English and the ability to think critically and analytically.
All applicants will be required to go through a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). To ensure candidates fitness to study and identify any additional support needs, all applicants will also be required to complete a health declaration
Applicants will need to provide an academic reference from their first degree. If the academic experience is 5 years old a character/employment reference would suffice.
Applicants will be invited to attend an Interview. Applicants will be able to choose whether to attend an online or on-campus interview. Applicants in the UK are encourage to attend an on-campus interview.
IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas)
TOEFL: 98 (min 23 in all areas)
Tuition
GBP
23,615