Social Work MA

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Year 1

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

All year

• Research Methods and Dissertation

Autumn teaching

• Human Development and Social Relationships

• Law and Social Policy

• Social Adversity, Risk and Resilience

Autumn and spring teaching

• Social Work Practice 1

• Theory, Methods and Values in Practice 1

Year 2

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn and spring teaching

• Organisations and Inter-professional Practice

• Social Work Practice 2

• Theory, Methods and Values in Practice 2

Degree requirements 

Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.

Subject-specific requirements    

Your undergraduate degree can be in any subject. You must have GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 

Please note

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).

• Home students: £6,665 per year for full-time students

• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £6,665 per year for full-time students

• International students: £18,975 per year for full-time students

Our graduates have gone on to work in the field of professional social work and are highly sought after by employers, working with children and families and in adult social care.

Many pursue learning through continuing professional development courses and progress to take leadership roles in the profession.