MA Social Work

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

Academic: 

• 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 or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.
• If an applicant holds a degree in a different discipline, substantial relevant work or lived experience which has allowed applicants 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 or lived experience which has allowed applicants to gain a good understanding of social work, as demonstrated through a personal statement, will be considered and discussed during the interview process.  
• GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.   
• Minimum English Language entry requirements: non-UK applicants should achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment. 
• 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. 

For information on meeting academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page. 

Non-academic: 

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS (adult and child workforce). International applicants and those who have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more in the last 10 years will need to apply for a DBS prior to starting the programme and provide satisfactory 'certificate of good character' or similar from the relevant authorities in the country/countries they have lived.
• Satisfactory occupational health check. 
• Write a values-based personal statement. 
• Attend a values-based interview. 
• Two satisfactory references. 

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The MA Social Work is approved by Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. As well as gaining an MA qualification, successful completion of this degree programme will allow you to apply for entry onto the Social Work England register in your chosen field of social work.

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