MA Social Work in London United Kingdom | University of East London

This MA Social Work program provides you with the essential competencies, theoretical understanding, and reflective abilities required for professional social work practice. You'll build a comprehensive foundation covering key theories, ethical and legal frameworks, social policies, and how social work operates within organizational settings.
The program emphasizes relationship-centered practice and stands out through its partnership with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
Instruction occurs at both our Docklands Campus and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust facilities.
Studying across both the University of East London and the Tavistock enables you to experience academic life alongside clinical practice. The curriculum includes participation in an intensive Group Relations Conference and regular work discussion groups.
This intensive two-year program combines theoretical learning with practical application, focusing on developing thoughtful, reflective professionals.
Theory and practice are integrated throughout the program, with emphasis on developing core competencies - including communication techniques, ethical principles, and policy understanding - to support your professional growth.
Our teaching methods are diverse, ranging from traditional lectures to interactive seminars, individual tutorials, and hands-on workshops.
First-year students benefit from supported child observation and field placements accompanied by reflective group seminars. This experiential learning continues in Year 2 through work discussion groups, a distinctive feature of this program.

As the leading social work educator in east London, our graduates enjoy strong employment prospects in the region. Developed in consultation with local agencies, this MA program addresses current social work priorities in east London. Employers consistently value and hire our graduates, confident in their professional preparation.