MA Social Work

Leeds Trinity University

First undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline, e.g., Health and Social Care, Pastoral Support, Working with Children, Young People and Families. It is desirable for applicants to have some relevant work, volunteering or lived experience which has allowed them to gain a good understanding of social work. This should be demonstrated through a personal statement and will be considered and discussed during the interview process.

If an applicant holds a degree in a different discipline, substantial relevant work, volunteering or lived experience which has allowed them to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.

Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered on an individual basis if they have substantial relevant work, volunteering or lived experience which has allowed them to gain a good understanding of social work. This must be demonstrated through a personal statement and will be considered and discussed during the interview process.

GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above, or an accepted equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Applicants must be able to evidence that they have the capability to use information and communication technology (ICT) methods and techniques to achieve course outcomes.