Overview

The course promotes relationship-based practice and is unique because of the link with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.

It is extremely popular, with up to 600 applicants each year for 40 places. The standard for entry is therefore very high, although good experience of practice will be given serious consideration.

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 Social Work course from University of East London 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.

Your future career

University of East London is the principal social work training provider in east London. Choose this course and you will have a head start when it comes to finding a job in social work in the area.

The MA Social Work has been developed in collaboration with local employers so it reflects the priorities and needs of contemporary social work practice in east London. Local employers trust the training given to our graduates and regularly employ them once qualified.

There are good employment opportunities in social work in London, often in children and family contexts but also other service groups and in a variety of settings - voluntary and statutory, for example.

After gaining a professional and academic qualification in social work at postgraduate level, you are required to continue your professional development as part of your professional registration.

This will firstly be through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and may also be through further post-qualifying awards in specialist areas of social work at the University of East London and the Tavistock.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Fundamentals of Social Work
Social Work Law
Human Growth and Development
Professional Development
Dissertation
Professional Practice Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-21 00:00:00 , International

More details

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Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 181 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2.1 Honours in any discipline
ALTERNATIVE
Minimum 2:2 (Hons) degree classification and a post graduate qualification or extensive relevant experience may also be considered. Applicants are required to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. All suitable applicants are also required to attend an interview and pass a literacy test.
Applicants who are successful in passing the Social Work test will generally be interviewed 2 weeks after the test date. We are unable to arrange Skype or any other online means for our test and interviews. Photographic ID such as a passport or driving licence will be required on the day of your test and interview.
Applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Regulated Activity

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Tuition Fee

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International

16560 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16560 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

9120 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9120 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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