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MA Social Work

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

MA Social Work is a postgraduate Sociology course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 2 years, costs £18,700 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 2 years · Full-time · Sociology · £18,700 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - 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 - Team members draw on their experience of social work and teaching in research and academic publications. School: Human Sciences Location: Greenwich Campus Duration: 2 years full-time 3 years part-time Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £18,700. Careers (from the course page): 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. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

  • Law and Social Work (20 credits)
  • Human Growth and Development For Social Work Practice (20 credits)
  • Social Theories for Professional Practice (20 credits)
  • Skills, Methods and Models of Social Work Practice (20 credits)
  • Research Minded Evidence Based Practice (15 credits)
  • Policy, Politics and Change (10 credits)
  • Transition towards Professional Social Work Practice (10 credits)
  • Managing Risk, Complexity and Uncertainty (20 credits)
  • Social Work Dissertation (45 credits)

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA Social Work at University of Greenwich?

MA Social Work takes 2 years (Full-time).

How much does MA Social Work at University of Greenwich cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,700 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA Social Work start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA Social Work?

It is a postgraduate course in Sociology.

What will I study on MA Social Work?

Modules include Law and Social Work (20 credits), Human Growth and Development For Social Work Practice (20 credits), Social Theories for Professional Practice (20 credits), Skills, Methods and Models of Social Work Practice (20 credits), Research Minded Evidence Based Practice (15 credits) and Policy, Politics and Change (10 credits).