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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry)

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Goldsmiths, University of London
UCAS CODE: L508

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts - MA (PG)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


Why study MA Social Work at Goldsmiths

This Masters programme is ideal for graduates with relevant experience interested in pursuing a professional career in social work. You will receive an approved qualification, enabling you to register with Social Work England and work as a qualified professional social worker on completion of the programme.- The MA Social Work is an academic and professional qualification that also provides a gateway to more specialist therapeutic qualifications and research degree programmes.- Social work education at Goldsmiths has a long and distinguished record – we have one of the most respected social work units in the UK, and you'll be taught by established social work academics and associate lecturers who have considerable research and/or practice experience in their fields. - You will learn the values, skills, and knowledge needed to practise as a reflective and ethical social worker, and be well equipped for the challenges of contemporary social work practice.- You also will be encouraged to make links between anti-oppressive practice, the social work values, the legal framework, theories, methods and skills of intervention, and social work practice throughout the programme.- In the 2023 Guardian League Tables, our team was rated top in London for course quality and satisfaction.


Statutory and non-statutory placements

- The Masters includes two practice placements in statutory and non-statutory settings and with different service user groups, so you'll be able to gain valuable real-world experience.- We will encourage you to think deeply about human rights and social justice, and to embed these values in your practice. You will develop your skills for reflective and evidence-based practice and will be able to further your research mindedness.


Begin a career after graduation

- Over 95% of MA Social Work graduates at Goldsmiths go on to full-time graduate-level social work practice.- Goldsmiths' social work programmes are highly regarded by potential employers in London, the South East of England, and nationally, and our alumni have an excellent record of securing employment. Past graduates have gone on to work in local authority children's services departments, adult services departments, and independent/voluntary sector agencies such as the NSPCC, Family Action and Mind. - As we were a founding member of the South East London Teaching Partnership initiative, we have established a fantastic programme where you will be jointly taught by practising social workers-teaching consultants. Depending on your profile, interests, and experience, you may also secure social work placements in local authority settings.This programme is approved by Social Work England (SWE). It is not possible to study part-time or to transfer onto the second year of the Goldsmiths MA Social Work.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths Campus, New Cross, London, London, Greater London, SE14 6NW, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    63rd out of 73 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    112 62%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    44th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.61 65%

    71st

    11

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