MA Social Work

Meet the challenges and difficulties of modern social work with advanced knowledge and application of theory, research, law, and critical reflection by studying the MA in Social Work.

Our Master's in Social Work will help you to develop the skills and resilience to meet challenging roles. You will learn how to advise and support people at times of difficulty and deal with a wide range of problems. We offer a variety of inspiring and motivating learning activities led by academics, expert practitioners and service users. This involves the opportunity to learn with students from other health and social care disciplines.

By the end of the course, you will have developed your skills in line with Knowledge and Skills Statements for either adults or children and families social work. You will also have a vision towards the Assessed and Supported Year in Practice.

We offer an employment-based route where applicants are sponsored by their social care employer to complete the course in three years. The employer would be responsible for finding the placement.

Please note - if you are pursuing an MA in Social Work you can receive funding either through an NHS bursary or a Postgraduate Loan (PGL), but not both.

What you should know about this course

• The course has been accredited by Social Work England.

• Taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames.

• You can study full-time or part-time. Our part-time route is employment-based, and students must be sponsored by their employer.

• We offer opportunities for continued professional development through the accreditation of Practice Educators and through workshops on the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

• When you complete this course you become eligible to apply to register with Social Work England.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Social Work England