MA Social Work at University of Greenwich

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Human Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is accredited by Social Work England. It is 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; students must be sponsored by their employer, who provides their placement. You will learn the values and skills needed for relationship-based and ethical practice.

Career pathways

Social Work graduates can work with adults, children and families in local authority or NHS teams, as well as in the voluntary and independent sector.

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