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University of Manchester

MA Social Work

MA · Full time · 2 years

Fee

£22,000

Fee for 2027/28 · whole course, over 2 years

£8,794 more than the SLC master's loan covers

Affordability

Unlikely to be affordableBased on example figures

SLC master's loan, plus paying the university directly

Outcomes

£42,800 at 3 years£46,100 at 5 yearsAll social work master's, UK

All social work master’s · University employment rate: not available

Based on your details: £400 left a month · £3,000 towards fees.

Ways to pay

SLC loan

£13,206

Paid to you in three parts (estimate).

Pay uni directly

Unlikely to be affordable

£1,394 short over the first year.

  • £3,000 more in savings or contributions would make this likely.

StepEx loan

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Not offered on this course.

The SLC loan is paid to you, not to the university; you pay the university yourself. Payment months are estimates. SLC eligibilityResults are estimates from the figures you entered, not advice and not a decision. How we work it out

MonthSLC loanLeft from incomeFeeBalance
Start£4,358−£7,260£98
1£400£498
2£400£898
3£400£1,298
4£4,358£400−£7,260−£1,204
5£400−£804
6£400−£404
7£4,490£400−£7,480−£2,994
8£400−£2,594
9£400−£2,194
10£400−£1,794
11£400−£1,394

Starts from your savings and contributions.

Graduate outcomes

Median pay

1 year
£41,100
3 years
£42,800
5 years
£46,100

All social work master’s

All master’s, every subject (£44,900 at 5 years)

Median pay of all UK master’s graduates in social work (Department for Education, LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels).

Range of pay

£35,800 to £49,100 after 1 year

£32,800 to £54,400 after 5 years

In work or study

92.4% after 5 years, all universities

No published figure for this university.

Typical jobs
sample

Social worker
Child protection social worker
Mental health social worker
Family support worker
Care manager

Range of pay and 5-year work rate: Social work, all UK master’s graduates, Department for Education (LEO, tax year 2023-24, brought to August 2026 earnings levels). Not a prediction of what you will earn. Compare all social work courses

Before you apply

Course type
MA · Master’s degree
Study
Full time, 2 years
Application fee
£60
Start dates, entry requirements, deadlines
On the university’s page

Pay the university directly assumes you pay the fee in three instalments: at the start, after 4 months and after 7 months. Universities’ own payment terms vary; check with the university.
Apply to the university