Social Work, MA
University of Greenwich
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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 masters 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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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57th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
110th
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Lorena
09 Dec 24

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Liliana
16 Feb 24

We have an amazing campus and library. Students are friendly, polite and supportive. However, this year the lecture rooms feel very small and unsuitable for the number of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification; GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent; A minimum of one year's full-time or part-time experience or equivalent in a social care or advocacy related activity, either paid or voluntary.

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£7,000 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £7000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£8,150 per year

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Students from EU

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £8150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£8,150 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £8150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Lorena
09 Dec 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
Toilets not working, lifts at closest station out of order....
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Liliana
16 Feb 24
Social Work BA (Hons)
We have an amazing campus and library. Students are friendly, polite and supportive. However, this year the lecture rooms feel very small and unsuitable for the number of...
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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College King William Walk London Greenwich SE10 9LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Maze Hill  0.2 miles away
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