Social Work MA

Applications for January 2026 are now closed, the next intake will be January 2027. The University of Northampton’s MA Social Work degree offers a dynamic two-year course which equips students with the requisite skills, knowledge and capabilities to graduate as a professional Social Work practitioner ready to make a difference within the contemporary social care arena. Social Work continues to be a key professional role within UK society, seeking to promote social justice, address inequality and facilitate self-determination in those individuals and families requiring formal support. Successful completion of the masters in Social Work course enables students to be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England.

Minimum standard – academic IELTS 7.0 with no component less than 6.5.

International students: £20,000 per year

UK students: £6,490 per year

UK/Home: £6,490 per year

International: £20,000 per year

January 2027

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

• Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom