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    MA Social Work

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    London, GBMAIn-person2 years
    £51,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    90
    Cohort
    students
    £28.95
    App fee

    MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £51,000.

    About the program

    Two-year program introducing social work as a professional activity and academic discipline, covering life-span development, assessment, intervention approaches, law, policy, and specialist areas in children and families or adults. Includes 170 days of assessed practice placements in statutory and non-statutory settings.

    Focus: both

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2-year UK Graduate Route visa (for Master’s level graduates).

    $32,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $10,876.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London is £51,000.
    Is MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London online or in-person?
    MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London is offered in-person.
    How long does MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London take to complete?
    MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: second-class honours (2:2)
    How large is the MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London cohort?
    MA Social Work at Goldsmiths College - University of London typically enrolls around 90 students per cohort.