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PostgraduateMA

Social Work

University of East London
Stratford, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,040Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of East London, the MA Social Work provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Stratford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social Work Theory and Practice
Ethics
Law and Regulation in Social Work
Social Policy and Organisational Contexts
Relationship-Based Practice and Communication
Psychodynamic Perspectives in Social Work
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Group Relations and Systemic Thinking
Professional Placement and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementTerms of admittance to the University of East LondonThe Terms of Admittance govern your contractual relationship with the University of East London ("UEL"). A contract between you, the Student, and us, UEL, is entered into once you accept an offer of a place on a programme at UEL and this contract is subject to consumer protection legislation. You are entitled to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment onto your programme.1) Student enrolmentEnrolment at UEL is the process whereby you o

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57.57.57.57.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,040

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,080

Home Student Fee

£9,360

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£27,000£35,000
3 years£16,500£22,500£29,500
5 years£17,000£25,500£33,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

87%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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