MA Social Work

Social work is an incredibly rewarding career that gives you an opportunity to work with people in times of need to achieve positive change in their lives. Northumbria University is proud to have over 50 years of experience in providing excellent qualifying social work programs. We are the largest provider of social work education in the North East and boast a team with extensive experience in a broad range of social work contexts. You will learn from the very best during your Master's in Social work. Our academics research contributes to new practice developments and policy and will directly inform your learning. Current research areas include; child protection and mental health, child sexual exploitation, autism, learning difficulties, mental capacity, social justice, gender, and research-minded social work practice. The Social Work MA at Northumbria has both a national and international focus and offers the opportunity to gain experience across cultures. Trips previous students have undertaken include observing social work practice in Greece, Turkey, and Northern Ireland. This Social Work Masters program has excellent placements within local networks providing excellent practice learning opportunities (70 days in Year 1 and 100 days in Year 2). We ensure that all our students are offered two, high-quality, contrasting placements in order to offer the very best and most varied work experience to prepare you for qualified practice. Students are supported by a placement team focused on their learning needs during placements. Social work is a diverse and challenging profession where you will encounter people from a breadth of social, economic, religious, racial, cultural, and diverse backgrounds. We are keen to reflect this diversity in our student recruitment and will consider every applicant beyond their professional and academic experience within the context of their life experience too.

A minimum of a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, and GCSEs at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above in English Language and Mathematics. Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements.