Master in Ba Honours Social Work

The tuition fee is 24,569 USD per year.

Aspiring social workers who are driven by a commitment to social justice and the welfare of others will thrive in this practice-focused programme. You will develop the analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal capabilities required to navigate complex statutory frameworks while building genuine, empowering relationships with individuals, families, and communities. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and the realities of modern practice, ensuring you emerge as an ethical, research-informed practitioner ready for professional registration.

Integrated Professional Practice

Distinctive to this programme is our partnership with the South Yorkshire Teaching Partnership, which provides deep, immersive links to local authorities. You will engage in a blended learning environment that mirrors the professional world: balancing campus-based seminars, digital simulation labs (including courtroom and mental health tribunal settings), and extensive work placements. Throughout your studies, you will learn alongside students from other health and social care disciplines, fostering the interprofessional collaboration essential for modern, multi-agency social work environments.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.