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2 years
London
Tuition Fee
£69 per year (UK home)
Part-time
The tuition fee is £69 per credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Any annual increase in tuition fees will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.
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Second class honours classification (2:2 or above). Minimum of two years post qualifying experience. Registered with Social Work England and currently employed as a social worker. Satisfactory DBS check. Employer reference required. Equivalent of a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above and/or a social work qualification at undergraduate (level 6) or postgraduate (level 7). Minimum of two years post qualifying experience. Currently employed as a social worker. Satisfactory DBS check. Satisfactory DBS check required for all applicants.
IELTS: IELTS 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in each component.
Graduates are well-positioned to progress into senior social work roles, work in academia, pursue opportunities overseas, or undertake further study at PhD level. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring how this qualification aligns with your specific career aspirations.
Yes, this course is designed for part-time study over 2-4 years, allowing you to balance your professional commitments. Please contact us if you would like guidance on managing your study-work balance.
Students have access to a strong support network, including one-to-one and group sessions for personal learning and academic support from library and IT teams. Support for financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability is also available. Nova Pathways is here to help you understand these support services.
Yes, the Careers and Futures service provides unlimited access to one-to-one advice, sector-specific support, and 24/7 online resources. Alumni also benefit from lifetime career support. We can help you connect with these services during your application process.
This information is not currently available on the course page. Please contact us directly or Middlesex University London for the most up-to-date guidance.
Yes, scholarships such as the Alumni Postgraduate Award, Chevening Scholarship, and various merit awards are available. We can assist you in identifying which funding opportunities you may be eligible for.
The course is ranked 1st in London for Social Work (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 1st in the UK for Course Quality (Uni Compare 2026). It offers flexible learning tailored to your professional goals and strong links with local authorities and independent agencies.
Yes, the curriculum focuses on advanced application of theories, models, and methods of social work interventions, clinical and professional leadership, and mastery of social work skills within your specialist area.
Learning is delivered predominantly online through research, reading, critical reflection, workshops, tutorials, and class discussions. You will also have access to the Sheppard Library and campus facilities.
Applicants must hold a professional social work qualification, have at least two years of post-qualifying experience, be registered with Social Work England, and be currently employed as a social worker. Nova Pathways can help you ensure your application meets these specific criteria.
