MSci Social Work
About this course
MSci in Social Work, combining undergraduate and postgraduate study over four years. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by Social Work England, the course includes assessed practice placements of 70 and 100 days. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England.
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Entry requirements
BBB at A Level. DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma / Level 3 Extended Diploma: Grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma 15 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. 120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a Higher Level at grade 6.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 75%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Final Practice Placement
- Leadership Skills
- Statutory Social Work: Methods and Approaches
- Introduction to Law and Social Policy
- Social Science and Professional Practice
- Understanding Social Work
- Working Together with Service Users and Carers
- Assessing Community Needs and Developing Resources
- Research Methods and Skills
- Social Care Interventions
- Social Work Contexts and Organisations
- Applied Law
- Assessment and Care Planning
- First Practice Placement
- Think Family and Strength Based Approaches
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Social Work at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of MSci Social Work at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Social Work at University of Huddersfield?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Social Work at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Social Work at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.