University of East Anglia

MA Social Work

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

Study Social Work at one of the most highly regarded centres in the UK, internationally renowned for its leading role in social work education and research. You’ll graduate with a professional qualification and a body of knowledge and skills that open a wide range of exciting, rewarding and challenging employment opportunities. You’ll develop your skills as a future social worker through teaching that emphasises reflective and relationship-based practice, combined with challenging and thought-provoking placement opportunities provided by our local partner agencies.

Many of our lecturers are actively involved in research and nearly all are experienced practitioners. Importantly, current practitioners and people with lived experience are involved in teaching activities across the course. This means our teaching draws on leading research, while providing you with a direct insight into the latest social work issues and evidence-based practice.

At UEA, we pride ourselves on the support we provide for our students. As part of this, you’ll have an academic adviser, who’ll take an active interest in your professional development when at university and while on placement. From day one you’ll join a community and do a course with people and relationships at their core.

Key highlights

  • Graduate with a professional qualification in social work
  • Teaching emphasises reflective and relationship-based practice
  • Placement opportunities provided by local partner agencies
  • Most lecturers are experienced practitioners and active researchers
  • Current practitioners and people with lived experience help teach
  • Academic adviser supports your development at university and on placement

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Careers this course leads to

  • Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Adult Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Child Protection Social Worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £17,100 per year | International: £47,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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