This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Benefit from a range of stimulating learning opportunities led by academic faculty, experienced practitioners and experts by experience (service users and carers). Working within a supportive study environment, you develop crucial skills for independent and collaborative learning.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L507
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your undergraduate degree can be in any subject. You must have GCSE English (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/education-and-social-work/social-work-pgdip
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | including at least 6.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 67 | including at least 62 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 95 | TOEFL (iBT) including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025-26. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH