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Find out moreMA Advanced Social Care (Part Time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 5 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Course Overview
Why MA Advanced Social Care at UEA?
Develop the advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence to make a lasting difference. Learn from leading experts and cutting-edge research to strengthen your practice and progress your career in social care.
Why choose UEA
- Flexible degree: Tailor your studies by choosing topics that match your interests and career goals
- Develop a specialism: Build expertise to become an AMHP or succeed in management
- Hybrid learning: Explore both online and in person modules, to fit around your busy schedule
What is MA Advanced Social Care?
This flexible, five-year part-time course is designed to allow you tailor your learning to your needs and career goals. One year you might focus on working with diverse people and communities; the next, you could explore the complex dynamics of home visits.
At UEA, you’ll be taught by internationally recognised experts in their field. Our modules are designed to draw on the specialisms of our staff and to help you access and engage with up-to-date research and evidence in your area of practice.
You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art library, including online resources such as e-books and journals, putting a world of social care research at your fingertips. You’ll also benefit from our student support, including the Learning Enhancement Team, who can help you refresh and strengthen your academic skills.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a MA in Advanced Social Work, you could launch a career as a:
- Senior or Advanced Practitioner: Strengthen your expertise and leadership skills to support career progression into more senior practice roles
- Team Manager: Develop the confidence and management skills needed to lead teams and improve service delivery
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP): Complete specialist training to qualify as an AMHP as part of your MA
- Academic Tutor: Continue your academic journey and support the next generation of practitioners through teaching and student support
Career Support
The course is designed to help you grow your expertise, reflect on your practice, and take the next step in your social care career. Whether you're an existing or aspiring leader, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to progress into more senior roles. You'll also benefit from support from UEA's Career Central, including careers advice, CV and application guidance, interview preparation, and career planning.
After the Course
As a graduate of the MA in Advanced Social Care, you’ll be well equipped to progress your career, whether that means moving into advanced or senior practitioner roles, stepping into management, or developing specialist expertise. The modules you complete will deepen your understanding of the world of social care whilst supporting your development in your chosen area of practice. The course will also strengthen your skills in using and appraising research, as well as reflecting on and writing about your practice. Some graduates also go on to undertake doctoral study.
Study and Modules
Structure
The programme is designed to be flexible, giving you the option to create a bespoke route to achieving your MA. Our course offers both in-person and online modules, meaning wherever you're based, you can study with us.
You may begin by taking one of our modules designed for newly qualified practitioners in their first two years of practice, giving you a strong foundation to work towards your award. Alternatively, you might join us later in your career to specialise as an AMHP, or choose to study with us because a particular module aligns with your interests.
How you progress through the course is entirely up to you, and the modules you choose will be based on your preferences. Whatever area of social care you work in, you’ll be able to engage in learning that’s relevant to your day-to-day work and helps you build knowledge and confidence in evidence-informed practice.
As you come to the end of your MA in Advanced Social Care, you may choose to undertake one of our year-long modules, which offer the opportunity to specialise or to complete a small research project within your area of practice. Whatever pathway you take, you’ll be supported by experienced academics who’ll give you space to reflect on your work and what it means to be a social worker.
Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 60, Max Credits: 180)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
This course provides a combination of live teaching and self-directed learning. This gives you opportunities to work at your own pace alongside structured time to discuss and reflect on your learning with peers and academic staff. You’ll be provided with learning materials to work through, including carefully selected readings, podcasts, and pre-recorded presentations. Online discussion boards give you opportunities to discuss the material with fellow students and receive input and feedback from the module teaching team. Workshops are designed to be engaging, encouraging you to make connections between your practice and the material you're learning. We use a combination of direct teaching, small group activities, and whole group discussions to promote different types of learning and reflection.
Assessment
Assessments on the course take the form of written coursework. These give you the opportunity to engage with the content, demonstrate your understanding and use of relevant research, and show how the learning relates to your role as a social worker. Many assessments also encourage you to consider how you'll apply your learning in your practice. As a result, assignments aren’t purely academic; they promote deep learning that can have a positive impact on how you work as a social worker. In addition to feedback, you’ll receive constructive feed-forward advice to help you continue developing your academic writing as you progress through the course.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK fee-paying students. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Students need to have approval and be nominated by their employing local authority.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 will be announced in due course.
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Course Related Costs
Please see additional course fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.