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Email:admissions@chi.ac.uk
Phone:01243 816002
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Social Work (Taught)
- Master of Arts
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Course summary
Our MA Social Work course prepares you for a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter in practice. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.
Gain the skills and knowledge needed for current practice
You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social problems.
The MA Social Work course begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills.
You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements.
Apply theory to practice on placements
Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners.
We have cultivated strong relationships with several local authorities, where you will learn apply your knowledge to real-world situations and a gain a vital insight into the professional life of a social worker.
Dedicated personal and academic support
Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession.
We have a long tradition of providing a supportive, student-centred approach to learning and teaching and we believe it is our role to help you develop both personally and professionally throughout your degree.
This has culminated in our excellent rating in the national student satisfaction survey that has underpinned our well-established reputation for teaching Social Work.
Social Work England approved
This course is approved by social work regulator Social Work England.
By the end of the course you will be ready to register with Social Work England and begin your career as social work professional.
Assessment method
On our MA Social Work course, you will get to experience a mix of teaching strategies to make sure that you are building the knowledge and confidence you need to progress in this career.
We use written assignments, group work, workshops, feedback, meetings and placements to develop your skills.
The practice elements of the course are assessed through portfolio presentation and assessor reports.
There are support sessions for particular assessments and a dedicated online platform for study skills to help support your written academic skills.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L501
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C / 4 or better.
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
First or second class honours degree, normally in a social science
GCSEs: English language (C or above)
Social work or social care experience of up to six months or equivalent part-time (paid or voluntary)
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Interview
- The interview is designed to assess the applicant’s suitability for the social work profession. It is expected that most students will have significant experience of a statutory care agency or voluntary/private organisation providing a social work or social care service.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element below 6.5 |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Many courses at the University of Chichester require an interview or audition. Alternative dates are normally offered. Where applicable, alternative means such as a video interview may be offered. Where an interview or audition is required, an offer is not made if the applicant chooses not to attend the interview or audition.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & EU | £7290 | |
| International | £16920 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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