Overview

The Social Work programme at University of Chichester begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills. You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements.

Quick Facts:

Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners.

Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession.

On this course you will:

Learn from experienced and qualified social workers.

Gain your qualification from a university with a well-established reputation for teaching Social Work.

Study modules that are mapped to the national professional standards for social workers.

Receive targeted careers support to help you open future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles.

Careers

The Social Work course is approved by the national social work regulator: Social Work England.

This means that graduates will be able to register with Social Work England as a registered social worker.

The close relationships with the social work placement partners often result in the graduates continuing into Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) roles with those local authorities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development and Psychology across the lifespan

Social Work Law and Social Policy

Professional Practice Skills

Readiness for Practice Interview

Values, Dilemmas and Conflicts in Social Work Practice

Assessed Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Social Policy Developmental Psychology View 131 other Masters in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or high in a related discipline, normally in a social science subject;

Social work or social care experience of up to six months or equivalent part-time (paid or voluntary);

GSCE English at grade C / 4 or above or equivalent;

A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 on each element (from those for whom English is not their first language)

A satisfactory occupational health assessment is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16560 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7740 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Chichester

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