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130 Master's degrees in Social Work in United Kingdom
Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme)
The Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme) programme from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has been created to meet the professional and personal development needs of those working in the humanitarian sector, producing graduates who will be expected to meet the increasing demand for humanitarian leadership. The blended nature of this course promotes lifelong learning.

Social Work
Are you looking for a rewarding career that impacts the lives of individuals, families and communities? On successful completion of the Social Work program at Brunel University of London, you’ll be eligible to apply for Social Work England registration which is mandatory to practise social work.

Social Work
In this Social Work course from University of Derby you will gain experience in work placements where you can put theory into practice.

Social Work (Children and Families)
This Social Work (Children and Families) course from Bournemouth University, with a focus on children, young people and their families, enables trainee social workers to build upon their existing knowledge and skills, and develop the expertise required for social work practice.
Community and Youth Work
Goldsmiths, University of London offers a comprehensive MPhil/PhD in Community and Youth Work, designed for full-time study over a duration of 3 to 4 years or part-time over 4 to 6 years. This programme equips students with advanced research skills and critical engagement necessary for impactful community work and youth services.

Social Work
This two-year Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Portsmouth will equip you with the skills and experience you need to become a professional social worker and make a real difference in the lives of children and families, mental health patients, people with disabilities or vulnerable adults.
Comparative Social Policy
The MSc in Comparative Social Policy programme at the University of Oxford explores welfare systems and policy developments across a range of countries with an OECD focus. The comparative element is a key part of the course, and is one feature that makes the course at Oxford unique.
Social Work
The Social Work MSW programme offered by Durham University is a 21 month course engaging students with the knowledge, skills and values that underpin social work practice with individuals, groups and communities.

Public Health (Palliative and End-of-Life Care)
This Public Health (Palliative and End-of-Life Care) programme from Northumbria University is a unique course designed to fill this gap, aligning with public health policies and addressing workforce needs in end-of-life care.

Leadership in Health and Social Care (Distance Learning)
The Leadership in Health and Social Care (Distance Learning) programme from University of Bradford is designed to help you progress as a healthcare professional. It will give you both the skills and the professional qualification you need to apply for more senior leadership and management positions within health and social care.
Health Science
The MRes in Health Science at the University of Winchester is a rigorous programme designed to enhance your research capabilities in health and wellbeing. This course can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, offering flexibility for your studies. Engage in both taught and independent research to deepen your understanding of health science.
Social Work
Through both academic and practice-based modules, the Social Work programme from Glasgow Caledonian University prepares you to effect real change through research-based practice.
Advanced Professional Practice (Negotiated Specialism)
These Advanced Professional Practice (Negotiated Specialism) MA/MSc/PGCert work-based learning programmes at Middlesex University are purposely flexible and are designed to be responsive to the changing work force development needs of the health, social care and education sectors and to the professional development needs of individual practitioners.

Cross-Cultural Communication
Enhance your understanding of language, culture, and communication - and prepare to make a difference in multicultural workplaces worldwide with this Cross-Cultural Communication course from Newcastle University.
Social Work
The MA in Social Work at the University of Salford is a two-year full-time programme that prepares students for a rewarding career in social work. This degree equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively across various sectors, including voluntary and statutory organisations, while focusing on social justice and empowerment.
Social Work
The MSc in Social Work at Bucks New University is a comprehensive two-year programme designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a successful career in social work. This full-time course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to support marginalised communities.
Health
Health from University of Chichester hastwo named routes are Social Care/Work and Integrated Caring Science.
Community Care
The Community Care programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

Human Rights Law
This Human Rights Law MRes course delivered by Queen Mary University of London is an engaging pre-doctoral training programme designed to provide a critical, research-led approach to the study of aspects of human rights law. Focus on areas that are at the forefront of human rights and utilise academic knowledge to contribute to its progressive development.
Social Work
Anglia Ruskin University's full time Social Work Masters degree is designed for graduates with at least six months’ relevant work experience, who want to qualify as professional Social Workers.