Social Work (Postgraduate) MSc (PG)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate) MSc (PG) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
This professional qualifying course is intended for graduates who are committed to a future career in social work. The course is designed to help prepare you to work in all social care settings including residential, field, day care, healthcare and education within statutory, voluntary and private sectors, as well as multi-disciplinary settings and work teams. It also aims to produce practitioners who can critically reflect on their practice and promote anti-oppressive practice in a multicultural society.
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- It will assist you in developing the key skills required to become a confident and competent social worker in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.
- You will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills including communication, assessment, analysis and reflection, as well as gaining knowledge in a range of areas, such as legislation, policy and how people interact with their environments.
- The course offers you the opportunity to work with service users, carers, social work practitioners and experienced university tutors, as well as engaging with an internationally recognised research department in social work.
- You will have the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice through undertaking two assessed work placements, helping you to enhance your academic and personal development. This is managed and delivered by a long-standing partnership between the University and local social work agencies, including statutory, voluntary and service user-led organisations.
Professional links and accreditation: **
This course was approved by the previous social work regulator, the Health and Care Professions Council. From 2 December 2019, responsibility for the approval of courses transferred to Social Work England.
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.
This particular course
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) MSc (PG) at University of Huddersfield
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work (Postgraduate) MSc (PG)
| England UK | £6900 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £6900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6900 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £6900 | year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | year 1 |
| International | £17600 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #17
- #23
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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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- #34
- #43
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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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
