MA Social Work MA
Course Overview - MA Social Work MA
Our MA will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for a career in social work, enabling you to register with Social Work England on successful completion of this course.
Our programme is taught by social workers with extensive experience of adult and child and family social work. We are committed to providing supportive and enriching learning experiences for students, in partnership with experts by experience and professional partners, who contribute to the delivery of our programme. Excellent relationships with partner agencies enable us to off...
<strong>Our MA will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for a career in social work, enabling you to register with Social Work England on successful completion of this course.</strong><br/><br/>Our programme is taught by social workers with extensive experience of adult and child and family social work. We are committed to providing supportive and enriching learning experiences for students, in partnership with experts by experience and professional partners, who contribute to the delivery of our programme. Excellent relationships with partner agencies enable us to offer a wide range of placement opportunities, primarily in local authorities, but also in the voluntary sector and independent agencies.<br/><br/><strong>What you should know about this course</strong><br/>• This course is accredited by Social Work England<br/><br/><br/><br/>• It is taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can study full-time or part-time. Our part-time route is employment-based; students must be sponsored by their employer, who provides their placement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will learn the values and skills needed for relationship-based and ethical practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Team members draw on their experience of social work and teaching in research and academic publications.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L502
Institution Code
G70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
A level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


































