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.This course is delivered at both the Docklands Campus and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.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.This full-time two-year course has a distinct theoretical and practical tradition with a focus on developing reflective practitioners.Theoretical and practical learning are not separate but intertwined. The emphasis is on building a framework of skills and knowledge - communication skills, ethics and values, social policy - within which you can develop your practice.We offer a wide range of teaching styles, from lectures to seminars, tutorials to workshops.The child observation and practice placement in Year 1 is supported by a small group reflective seminar. This work discussion continues throughout Year 2 and is an approach to learning from experience that is unique to this course.We are the principal social work training provider in east London. Choose this course and you will have a head start when it comes to finding a job in social work in the area.The MA Social Work has been developed in collaboration with local employers so it reflects the priorities and needs of contemporary social work practice in east London. Local employers trust the training given to our graduates and regularly employ them once qualified.