Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG)
Cardiff University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 185 graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) and other courses in History at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £24000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £27000 | £18500 - £28500 | £22500 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24405 | £22643 | £27403 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20545 - £28120 | £17457 - £28376 | £20781 - £35411 |
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Course Description
Our accredited Master’s degree in Social Work is designed for graduates with relevant work experience who want to qualify as professional Social Workers.
This two-year MA Social Work is approved by Social Care Wales so when you graduate, you will be eligible for professional registration.
Over the two years of study, you will gain an in depth understanding of the ethics and values of social work, social work practice skills and critical practice relating to the law around children and families and adult care, and the key theories and perspectives underpinning social work policy and practice.
Throughout your time at Cardiff, you will build upon and refine your critical research and analytical skills in relation to social work practice and policy and develop professional reflective practice techniques.
You will apply your learning and develop your workplace skills and professional networks by completing three Practice Learning Placements, amounting to 200 days over the two years, hosted by one of the nine Local Authorities in Wales with whom we work in partnership. The practical training will allow you to apply your theoretical learning to real life situations, working with diverse people who use services and carers
From communication skills to legal duties, professional decision-making to an understanding of socio-economic factors, our MA Social Work will equip you fully for the challenges you will face in social work.
Distinctive Features of the Programme
- Qualify as a practitioner: with a curriculum focused on engagement with the values, ethics, skills, and knowledge required to prepare you for complex challenges inherent in practice
- Hone your professional skills: to represent the profession with integrity, demonstrate a commitment to accountability and in-depth understanding of the role of the social worker
- Practice social science: become a research-minded and critically reflective learner
- Taught by expert staff: be supported in your learning by staff with practice and research experience, and in partnership with local authorities and people with experience of using service
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) at Cardiff University
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 18% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Finance Professionals |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £20700 | year 1 |
| EU | £20700 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9450 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9450 | year 1 |
| EU | £22700 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9450 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9450 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9450 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9450 | year 1 |
| International | £22700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students from the UK and Islands:
Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
Students from the rest of the world (international):
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
