Course summary
This MA Social Work degree equips you with the skills, knowledge and reflective capacity you need to practise as an effective social worker. You will develop a sound knowledge base that encompasses theory, the ethical and legal bases for practice, social policy and an understanding of how social work fits into organisational contexts. The course promotes relationship-based practice and is unique because of the link with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. The opportunity to study both at the University of East London and the Tavistock allows you to experience university culture and a working clinic. As part of the course, you will participate in a week-long Group Relations Conference as well as weekly work discussion groups. Because the course attracts students from different cultural backgrounds and a range of disciplines - including psychology, law, sociology, criminology, business studies and even science - the knowledge our students bring enriches the course experience as much as the teaching. The accreditation agreement between the University of East London and Social Work England means that your degree will make you eligible to register as a social worker.
Modules
Year 1: Fundamentals of Social Work (Core), Social Work Law (Core), Human Growth and Development (Core), Professional Practice Placement 1 (70 days) (Core) Year 2: Dissertation (Core), Professional Development (Core), Professional Practice Placement: II (100 Days) (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
We use a range of assessment approaches. These include case studies, a formative service user interview, essays, online tests, group presentations, practice placement portfolios and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject or Lower Second Class (2.2) and a postgraduate qualification or extensive experience. English at grade GCSE grade C or level 4*, (or a certified equivalent e.g., Key Skills Level 2 in Communication/ Literacy; IELTS 7.5 overall and with 7.5 in all 4 components (reading, writing, speaking and listening) etc). *For applicants who have a UK first degree at 2.1 or 2.2 and are not in receipt of their English Qualification at grade GCSE grade c or level 4 the admissions team in consultation with the Course lead have the discretion to waiver the English requirement. The decision will be based on the applicant's ability to demonstrates a good command of English in the different facets of the selection process (e.g., interview, test, etc). International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page English Language requirements Overall IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 10-week pre-sessional course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333