MSc Advanced Leadership for Professional Practice (Social Work) / Entry requirements

We require a professional qualification in social work and current UK registration with the relevant regulatory body.

You must also hold a relevant honours first degree (Lower Second or above, or equivalent) from an approved higher education institution OR evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience that the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.

Students whose unit(s) have practical components also need written support from their employer to attend and complete any practice requirements.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS: 7.0, with a score of 6.5 or above in each component;
• TOEFL iBT:100 overall (25 in all subscores);
• GCSE English Grade C.

Please note that we will only consider applications where evidence is provided at the point of application that the minimum has been achieved.

See further information about requirements for your country .

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Home/UK applicants should usually have current practice experience at the point of application.

Those studying part-time should continue to practice throughout the duration of their studies.

International applicants should usually have current clinical practice at the point of application and up to the commencement of the course.

Due to the content of some course units, we require students to demonstrate a satisfactory level of experience in a related clinical area to be eligible to undertake the unit.