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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
MA Social Work (Taught)
- 2 Study options
- Postgraduate
- University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Course summary
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 offer a wide range of placement opportunities, primarily in local authorities, but also in the voluntary sector and independent agencies.
What you should know about this course
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This course is accredited by Social Work England
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It is taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames
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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
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You will learn the values and skills needed for relationship-based and ethical practice
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Team members draw on their experience of social work and teaching in research and academic publications.
Modules
Course Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/eduhea/hsc/2027#prog-study
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2.2 or above. https://www.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/eduhea/hsc/2027#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Health Checks
- Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
- Interview
- Suitable applicants will be required to complete an online assessment and attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
- Other
- Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants will also be required to provide recent evidence of one year's full-time or part-time experience or equivalent in a social care or advocacy related activity, either paid or voluntary.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.
We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £18700* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.
The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 3
We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
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