Master of Arts - Social Work

This MA Social Work degree equips students with the skills, knowledge and reflective capacity they need to practise as an effective social worker.

Students 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.

This course is delivered at both the Docklands Campus and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.

The opportunity to study both at the University of East London and the Tavistock allows students to experience university culture and a working clinic. As part of the course, students will participate in a week-long Group Relations Conference as well as weekly work discussion groups.

Because the course attracts students from different cultural backgrounds and a range of disciplines - including psychology, law, sociology, criminology, business studies and even science - the knowledge students bring enriches the course experience as much as the teaching.

The accreditation agreement between the University of East London and Social Work England means that this degree will make students eligible to register as a social worker.