Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee15,500GBP
- Start dateSep
- University ranking1201-1400
Program overview
What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:
Advance your career and make a meaningful impact on society with our MA Social Work. This two-year, full-time course at equips you with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience needed to support and protect vulnerable individuals at all stages of life. Fully accredited by Social Work England (SWE), the course integrates academic study, hands-on skills training, and extensive practice placements, ensuring you develop the expertise required for effective and ethical social work practice.
Through engaging lectures, seminars, and practical training, you will learn from academic tutors, experienced practitioners, and individuals with lived experience of social services. Our state-of-the-art facilities, including the Hydra simulated skills suite and courtroom, provide invaluable opportunities to refine your abilities in case analysis, report writing, and court proceedings.
Alongside 30 skills development days, you will undertake two significant practice placements—70 days in the first year and 100 days in the second—working in diverse settings to gain hands-on experience with children, families, vulnerable adults, and individuals with mental health needs.
At the heart of this course is a commitment to social justice and inclusion. You will explore the impact of structural inequalities, social policies, and intersecting factors that affect individuals’ wellbeing. Through research and reflective practice, you will challenge preconceptions in a supportive environment, developing the listening and advocacy skills essential for empowering those in need.
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England (SWE), opening the door to a fulfilling and impactful career. Join us and take the next step in shaping a fairer, more inclusive society.
Accredited by Social Work England Social Work England logo
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Funding
CCCU offers a £1,500 Global Scholarship to all eligible international students for the January 2026 intake, helping to make studying in the UK more accessible.
Tuition fees
Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.
What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £980 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £915 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £136 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £45 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £63 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £133 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £15 |
| Gym membership | £41 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University
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