MA Social Work in Ormskirk United Kingdom | Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University | Ormskirk United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 13,750
(c. USD18,437.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Build the skills and assurance to confront inequity and protect society's most at-risk individuals. By enrolling in our program, you'll train for this fulfilling career while qualifying for registration with Social Work England as a certified social worker. Our MA Social Work program, developed in collaboration with the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership, integrates insights from social care, health, education, and related fields. Gain practical experience through work placements. Learn from a diverse team including academics, professionals, employers, policymakers, service users, and caregivers with expertise across social care, social work, health education, and other disciplines. Our SWE-approved program enables graduates to apply for professional registration.

Career opportunities
After completing our Social Work Masters, you'll qualify for SWE registration. Our close ties with employers and partners who help deliver the curriculum ensure you're practice-ready upon graduation. Notably, 100% of our social work graduates secure employment or continue studies within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2019/20).
Post-graduation, you'll have diverse career options across social work specialties. Opportunities span child services, adult care, and community work in statutory, voluntary, private, and charitable organizations worldwide. You might specialize immediately or explore different practice areas - perhaps beginning in child protection before transitioning to adult services, disability support, or social justice initiatives.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, such as social sciences, psychology, criminology, or health and social care. GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.You must have relevant paid or voluntary work experience and be able to relate this to the skills and values of social work. An interview, written exercise and group-based task form part of the selection process.
Social work is a regulated profession and you will be required to adhere to the standards set out by the regulator regarding Conduct & Ethics and Health & Character, while also adhering to other codes of professional conduct.

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26

Tuition GBP 13,750

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