Master of Arts - Social Work

2 years: Duration

17,900 GBP/year: Price

Sep 2025: Start

May 2025: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

London / United Kingdom: Location

London South Bank University LSBU: School

Program description

Social work is a rewarding and challenging profession. With individuals, families, and groups, you'll work to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.

There are numerous specializations to choose from, such as working with children or adolescents, adults with disabilities, or those with mental health issues. Whether in hospitals, people's homes, classrooms, or the community, social workers spend a lot of time with the people they serve.

There is a need for patience, non-judgement, and ability to communicate with a wide range of people. LSBU's MA in Social Work has been running for more than 30 years.

With our graduates, you can apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England and work in a variety of settings, from local governments to starting your own business.

Education takes place on Southwark Campus

Program structure

Year 1

Readiness for direct practice
Methods and theories for practice
Human growth and development
Law for social work
Social Policy
Practice placement 1

Year 2

Social work with adults
Social work with children, young people and families
Practice learning placement 2
Limited systematic review dissertation

Price

Fee for two semester (1 year education) is 17900.00 pounds sterling for international students

Requirements for applicants

Entry requirements for Master's degree depend on the country-living of the students*

Requirements for admission on the example of students from India:

Honours Degree from a prestigious Indian university: 53-55% or higher
Honours Degree from a recognised Indian university: 55% or higher
Honours Degree from a recognised international university: equivalent to UK Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours or higher

English language requirements:

IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.5 (with no component below 5.5)
TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) Overall score: 90 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 60 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Overall score: 180 with no score below 162
Trinity ISE Pass ISE III with ‘Pass’ in all 4 components
Password Overall score: 6.5
A-Level/ AS-Level English Language Grade C or above
GCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) Grade C or above Grade 4 or above
IGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) Grade C or above
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Grade C or above
Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English Grade C or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma English A HL 4 SL 5
International Baccalaureate Diploma English B HL 5

*For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.

About the university

Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.

The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.

Our campuses

Southwark campus
Croydon campus
Havering campus

Our faculties

Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.

We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.

Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.