MSc Social Work
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Find out about the University of Bristol's MSc in Social Work, including structure, entry requirements and career prospects.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- £26,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any subject and English and Mathematics GCSE grade 4 (C) or above or international equivalent. A Personal Statement must be uploaded (maximum 750 words) demonstrating evidence of interest in social work as a professional qualification and evidence of commitment and motivation to work as a social worker. Relevant work and life experience and understanding of social care, social work and commitment to the values and ethics of social work should be included. Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded. This should include any relevant health/social care related experience. One professional/work reference required from a social care related job/voluntary experience.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (19)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- R. Senathi Rajah Memorial ScholarshipFully funded
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Think Big about Comparative Literatures and Cultures ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big about Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding ScholarshipPartial funding