Study Social Work in the United Kingdom
210 programmes in social work at 65 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,023 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,024 USD and 28,067 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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Social Work in the United Kingdom by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76 | 21,703 USD | 23,887 USD | 27,095 USD |
| Master's | 100 | 19,024 USD | 24,023 USD | 28,067 USD |
| PhD | 8 | 27,763 USD | 33,609 USD | 33,844 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work in the United Kingdom
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (28)
- Bedford College (12)
- University of Hertfordshire (10)
- University of Plymouth (10)
- University of Central Lancashire (9)
- London Metropolitan University (6)
- University of Birmingham, England (6)
- Sheffield Hallam University (6)
- Northumbria University (4)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (4)
Study Social Work in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 210 social work programmes at 65 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in the United Kingdom is 24,023 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,024 USD and 28,067 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (210 of 210).
- Are any of these social work programmes available online?
- 2 of the 210 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for social work in the United Kingdom?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 23,887 USD per year, against 24,023 USD for master's programmes.
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