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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Work course at University of East London.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Social Work at University of East London. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L512
Here's what University of East London says about its Social Work course.
This programme offers students the opportunity to study for a professional qualification in social work which on successful completion leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Developed in collaboration with local employers, the programme reflects the priorities and needs of contemporary social work practice. This MA Social Work degree equips you with the skills, knowledge and reflective capacity you need to practise as an effective social worker. You 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. It is extremely popular, with up to 600 applicants each year for 40 places. The standard for entry is therefore very high, although good experience of practice will be given serious consideration. The opportunity to study both at the University of East London and the Tavistock allows you to experience university culture and a working clinic. As part of the course you 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 our students bring enriches the course experience as much as the teaching.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Department
School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM)
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social work
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of East London reviews
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1st year student
The university looks great and exciting, I can't wait to meet different people and make friends throughout my studies.
1 year ago
1st year student
Was a bit expensive getting into the Primary Education with QTS course as I paid for the DBS, Update Service and Fitness to Teach Questionnaire which cost me over u00a3130.
1 year ago
1st year student
Great support in the application process.
1 year ago
1st year student
Great and various different facilities.
1 year ago
1st year student
I love working with children and making a change in their lives, this course I applied for is perfect. I am sure I will have a fun and quick 3 years in Primary Education with QTS.
1 year ago
1st year student
I start this September, the staff have been very lovely and helpful in the application process. The university seems exciting and has a lot of facilities. I love the atmosphere and how big the university is. However. I don't like the league table position it has. But that can be overlooked with the ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of East London students who took the Social Work course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
71%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
med
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
92%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
95%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
96%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
83%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
92%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Social Work or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Social Work course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
74%
Say it fits with future plans
73%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Welfare Professionals
12%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%
Teaching Professionals
7%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Welfare Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Social Work - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social Work.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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