MSc Social Work in Bloomsbury United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London | Bloomsbury United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 18,200
(c. USD24,404.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The MSc in Social Work is an intensive program designed for graduates seeking to transition into a social work career. Delivered at our Royal Holloway London Graduate School, this two-year course thoroughly equips you for professional practice in the field.

The program maintains strong collaborations with social work agencies, care providers, and local authorities across London and nearby regions. Participants will complete two hands-on placements, gaining real-world experience alongside qualified professionals, service users, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams. These practical components are seamlessly combined with academic instruction throughout the duration of the course.

Duration: 2 years full-time


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

2:2
UK Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), or overseas equivalent and Grade C or grade 4 GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English are regarded as an acceptable equivalent).
A minimum of 6 months full time or 12 months part-time relevant experience working with vulnerable adults or children is required at the point of application. Preference will be given to applicants with a wide range of relevant experience and a 2:1 or above degree classification and overseas applicants must have an equivalent level of experience.
Applicants with 2:2 (Honours) degree classification and extensive relevant experience will be considered. Where a high 2:2 is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above.
Normally, we require a UK 2:2 (Honours) or equivalent. Grade C or 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent are required. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English is regarded as acceptable equivalent. A minimum of 6 months full time or 12 months part-time relevant experience working with vulnerable adults or children is required at the point of application.

IELTS: 7.0 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 69 overall. No subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE IV.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
TOEFL iBT: 97 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 17.
Duolingo: 130 overall and no sub-score below 100.

Tuition GBP 18,200

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