About MA Social Work in Bournemouth University

This Master’s degree is both an academic qualification and a professional qualification. As it is approved by Social Work England you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of the course.

Why study MA Social Work at BU?

• This course is ranked 1st in its subject area for the second year running according to the 2021 and 2022 Guardian League tables
• This practical degree blends a powerful combination of academic study with essential practical experience
• Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain lots of relevant experience operating in real-world settings and will develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession
• Thanks to our close ties with neighbouring local authority social services departments and local voluntary sector agencies you can network with employers and potential future colleagues
• You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in areas including child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge and disability
• Newly built skills facilities include various simulated community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice before going on placement.

Entry requirements

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 79 - 93 overall.
• PTE Academic: 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.