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Masters Degrees in Community Work
We have 90 Masters Degrees in Community Work
Masters degrees in Community Work involve advanced study of community organisation, youth engagement, and social care.
Related postgraduate specialisms include Social Work, Youth Work and Community Psychology.
Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
Why study a Masters in Community Work?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Community Work, this might include:
- Advanced Understanding of Communities: In-depth knowledge of community development principles, social policies, and community engagement strategies.
- Project Management: Skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based projects and programmes.
- Leadership and Advocacy: Ability to lead community initiatives, advocate for social justice, and facilitate community empowerment.
Further Career Development
Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.
After completing your Masters in Community Work, a potential career option might be employment as a Community Development Worker. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Community Development Worker earns an average of £34,858 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 93% of Social Work Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Social Work Masters students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Social Work Masters students in 2023:
- 76% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 64% preferred on campus learning, 19% preferred online/distance learning, and 17% preferred a blended approach.
- 34% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Career progress
- Gateway to higher level study
- Career entry
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Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.
