Funding for Social Work (Msc)
Social work bursaries are available for students from England and Wales.
The funding available to you will depend on where you were ordinarily resident before you start the course.
Please note; Students who are eligible for funding from Social Care Wales or the NHS Business Authority for MSc Social Work are not eligible to apply for the UK Government postgraduate loans.
I ordinarily live in Wales
If you live in Wales before the start of your course apply to Social Care Wales.
Please note that the figures below are based on 2025/26 entry. Find out more at Social Care Wales.
| Bursary (contribution towards living costs & Tuition fees) | £12,715 | Not assessed on household income |
| Adult dependents grant | £2,645 | Assessed on household income |
| Parents learning allowance | £1,505 | Assessed on household income |
| Childcare grant | One child - up to £8,330 per year Two or more children - up to £14,285 per year | Assessed on household Income |
I ordinarily live in England
If you live in England before the start of your course apply to the NHS Business Authority.
Please note that the figures below are based on 2025/26 entry. Find out more at the NHS Business Authority.
| Non means tested grant | £3,362.50 | Not assessed on household income |
| Means tested grant | up to £2,721 | Assessed on household income |
| Adult dependents allowance | £2,757 | Assessed on household income |
| Parents' learning allowance | £1,573 | Assessed on household Income |
| Childcare allowance | £155.25 per week for one child £266.15 per week for two or more children | Assessed on household income |
| Disabled students' allowance | up to £5,212 for specialist equipment |
Get in touch
If you have any queries about funding for your course, contact the Student Funding and Advice team:
