Overview

The Social Work programme of the University of Sunderland blends classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge through two practice placements where you’ll develop your skills in real-world settings.

Social workers play a vital role in supporting some of the most marginalised and vulnerable members of society, including older adults, children in care, individuals with learning or physical disabilities, those facing mental health challenges, homeless people, and people struggling with drug abuse. This degree covers the core aspects of social work, including legal and policy frameworks, social work theory, psychological and sociological concepts, and the principles of power, discrimination, and anti-oppressive practice.

You’ll spend 170 days on placement, providing you with the chance to explore various areas of social work and identify your specialism. These placements also offer valuable opportunities to build your professional network, which will be an asset when you begin your job search after graduation.

Careers

You could take your career in several directions with a master’s in social work. Graduates of this course have secured roles with:

Local authorities
The NHS
Voluntary agencies
Charities
The criminal justice system.

On successful completion of this postgraduate degree, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England as a newly qualified social worker. You’ll also have the option of continuing your studies by pursuing a PhD.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Social Work Context

Preparing for Practice

Theories and Models for Social Work Practice

Critical Perspectives in Social Work Practice

Social Work Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requires applicants to hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent.

You also need Grade C or above in GCSE mathematics and English language, or equivalent qualifications. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000 GBP / year

≈ 5000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees for this course are £833.33 per 15 credits.

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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