Master of Social Work
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- We require a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent. You also need Grade C/numerical grade 4 or above in GCSE English language
- Grade/entry criteria: Typically an honours degree 2:2 or above (e.g. MSc Computing) or equivalent
- varies by course
- some accept relevant work experience.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 in all components
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,000 - £19,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunderland campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Social Work |
| Department | Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £18,000 - £19,000 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 in all components.
International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.