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Social Work at Coventry University - UCAS

Course summary

Social work is a rewarding profession which enables you to work with and support individuals, families and communities of all ages who face difficulties or distress in their lives. Currently accredited by Social Work England, our MA/PGDip programmes have been developed in line with government recommendations in response to the demand for a highly skilled workforce.

  • Grounded in practice, this course will enable you to build on your existing academic, work and life experiences in order to achieve the professional social work qualification1.
  • You will undertake two placements of 70 days and 100 days (sourced by the university).
  • Our high-quality teaching emphasises the knowledge, skills and values of social work; especially the importance of research-informed, person-centred and relationship-based practice.


Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an honours degree 2:1 or above in any discipline, and must have a minimum of 3 months (or equivalent) experience either full time/part time paid or voluntary in the field of social care, health or education. This must be evidenced by a work-based reference. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification may be considered on an individual basis and will need to demonstrate substantial work experience either paid of voluntary and demonstrate how their experiences, knowledge and skills will enable them to study at master’s level. This will be at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor.


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

2025/26 fees TBC. Please see our website for latest information.
Social Work at Coventry University - UCAS