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    MSc Social Work

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    Bristol, GBMScIn-person2 years
    £53,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    180
    Credits

    MSc Social Work at University of Bristol is a 180-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Bristol, GB. Tuition is £53,400.

    About the program

    Two-year professional programme qualifying graduates as social workers eligible to register with Social Work England, covering work with children and adults. Combines university-based learning on social policies, law, theories, and methods with two supervised practice placements in contrasting settings and a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    QS Social Policy and Administration: 18th

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 20, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22 (Profile B for postgraduate)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all skills (Profile B for postgraduate)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,652.00
    Annual living cost

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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 MSc Social Work at University of Bristol cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Social Work at University of Bristol is £53,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Social Work at University of Bristol online or in-person?
    MSc Social Work at University of Bristol is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Social Work at University of Bristol take to complete?
    MSc Social Work at University of Bristol is structured around 2 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Social Work at University of Bristol?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent
    What work-permit options follow MSc Social Work at University of Bristol?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Social Work at University of Bristol: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)