
Overview
The purpose of the Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is to enable those working in professional contexts to make a difference by carrying out applied or action-orientated research in a variety of areas. It also facilitates organisational input on agreed research areas and can enhance organisational research capacity
Career opportunities:
Birmingham’s School of Social Policy and Society postgraduates enter a wide range of occupational sectors: the majority in the public sector in areas such as youth work but others including events, sales, administration and education. Graduates also opt to continue in academia.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Introduction to Social Science Research
- Issues and Debates in Social Work
- Research Design
- Social Research Methods
- Development and Evaluation Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
- Other start dates can be negotiated
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- First-class or upper second-class Honours degree in social work or a relevant social science
- Applicants would usually also have a relevant professional qualification and experience.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22110 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22110 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4921 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK: £2,461 Part-time
- International: £111,055 Part-time
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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