Social Work (postgraduate entry) MA (PG)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 130 graduates of Social Work (postgraduate entry) MA (PG) and other courses in Philosophy at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Philosophy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Philosophy 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 | £28000 | £26500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £20000 - £33000 | £25500 - £45000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24849 | £22804 | £26958 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20667 - £28944 | £16394 - £29175 | £19129 - £35876 |
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Course Description
With significant contributions from experienced social workers and service users, this course combines university and practice-based learning and is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is delivered through the Centre for Social Work, which works to promote social and personal change and problem-solving in human relationships and communities. You will be taught by staff who have national and international reputations for the quality of their research and publications, and this knowledge informs their teaching.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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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 The University of Nottingham
| 25% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Philosophy
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Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work (postgraduate entry) MA (PG)
| Channel Islands | £7500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £7500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £7500 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | year 1 |
| International | £20000 | year 1 |
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 The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #12
- #83
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #5
- #7
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #8
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Masters in Social Work MSW | The University of York | 62% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Undergraduate) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 157 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | Robert Gordon University | - | - | - | £5640 | £14350 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9000 | £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Social Policy and Social Work PhD | The University of York | - | - | - | £2325 £2403 | £9450 £11100 | - | York | On campus Part-time |
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Social Work MA | University of Derby | - | - | - | £8775 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £6100 £9000 | £10000 £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work MA (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £4500 | £18566 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
