University of Salford
Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG)
University of Salford

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in cinematics and photography.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in cinematics and photography

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of cinematics and photography 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 £21000 £15500 £20000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23000 £11500 - £19000 £15500 - £23500


Salary of all UK Graduates of cinematics and photography

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20933 £18108 £21051
25-75 percentile range £18375 - £24906 £13095 - £22569 £15928 - £26889

Course Description

This qualification opens up a challenging and rewarding career in social work, social justice and political activism within the diverse field of social care. This nationally and internationally recognised qualification equips graduates to work in the voluntary, statutory and private sector within fields such as policy, therapeutic intervention, research and management.

We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an MA in Social Work that develops critical analysis, open debate, questioning and dismantling of conceptual frameworks. If you want professional social work training founded on principles of empowerment and social justice look no further.

You will qualify as a professional social worker while gaining a master's degree.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) at University of Salford

35% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Finance Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Welfare Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Work (Postgraduate Entry), MA (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 Salford in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 19 university rankings of University of Salford

About University of Salford

The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

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undergraduates:
17080
postgraduates:
4155
Total:
21235
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