Overview

The Step Up to Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is an academic and practice-based discipline therefore, all students will be expected to perform with academic skill in equal measure to practical skill. This duality is reflected in the 14 month programme, which features several assessed modules designed to develop your social work knowledge, skills and values.

Employability

All teaching and learning activities are linked to Social Work England’s professional standards and the British Association of Social Worker’s capabilities framework, to ensure you meet the requirements for a social work qualification at the close of the programme. Once you have successfully completed all modules and 2 placements, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work enabling you to apply to register with Social Work England and practice as a social worker.

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Programme Structure

Teaching and assessment:

You should commit to academic study Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm approximately. You need also to commit to a first placement of 70 days (Monday to Friday) and a second for 100 days (Monday to Friday).

There will be 1 independent study day per week during module teaching weeks, and a series of 'Practice Consolidation Days' for reflection during your placement.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 162 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to the programme, you must have:

a 2:2 BA or BSc degree qualification (level 6) or above in any subject other than social work (some regional partnerships will accept conditional offers)

6 months’ full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people or families, carers or vulnerable adults

a GCSE in English or English language at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent qualification)

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

DfE covers your tuition and gives a tax-free bursary of £19,833, paid across your programme, to support you financially throughout your training.

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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