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
76 /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 £17000 £20000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23000 £11500 - £19500 £16500 - £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 £18170 £21091
25-75 percentile range £18375 - £24906 £13553 - £23016 £16111 - £26943

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% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Legal professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

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:

August 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)

UCAS application code:

L508

University Rankings

#55
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Salford

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 23 different 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 
    • #3 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

See all 23 university rankings of University of Salford

About University of Salford

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Student composition of University of Salford

undergraduates:
17080
postgraduates:
4155
Total:
21235
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Where is this programme taught

Peel Park Campus
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FAQ about Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) University of Salford

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £17000 3 years after graduation and £20000 after graduation.

  • Business and public service associate professionals (35%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Sales occupations (10%), Administrative occupations (5%)

  • 15 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Salford.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 168 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Social Work students in the UK.