University of East Anglia School of Social Work

University of East Anglia School of Social Work The School of Social Work is an internationally renowned academic department dedicated to research and teaching. Social work is a highly rewarding profession.

Social workers help and support the most vulnerable members of our society to overcome the challenges they face and to achieve their full potential. Our students benefit from high quality teaching that emphasises the knowledge, skills and values of social work, especially the importance of relationship-based practice, combined with excellent placement opportunities that enable students to become confident social workers. Our social work graduates go on to become first rate practitioners working with children and families, people with mental health problems, older and disabled people in a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies. We are ranked in the Top 10 Social Work departments in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2016) and Top 10 English Mainstream institutions in the 2015 National Student Survey. We have a strong interdisciplinary focus with a reputation for policy and practice relevant empirical research and for research led teaching. We host the Centre for Research on Children and Families, a key institution in the UNICEF Childwatch international research network. The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) rank the School of Social Work 4th in the country for overall research with 90% of our research ranked “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. Studying with us means joining some of the most satisfied students in the UK. In the 2015 National Student Survey, UEA was ranked joint 2nd out of all English mainstream universities, with an overall satisfaction rating of 92 per cent.

13/08/2026

Results Day is here 🎉

Today isn't just about the grades you received, it's about the opportunities ahead.

Thinking about your next step? 👀
UEA has risen to 31st in the UK in the latest Daily Mail University Guide (2027).

✨ 17th for research quality
🥇 1st for Pharmacology
🥇 1st for Sport & Exercise Sciences
🥈 2nd for Pharmacy

Call our Clearing team to discuss your options. Our phonelines are open 8am to 8pm today: 01603 944834.

Explore our Clearing courses online and book a campus tour to see what life at UEA is really like.

🏛️ Visit our campus on one of our upcoming tour dates:
- Friday 14 August
- Saturday 15 August
- Monday 17 August
- Wednesday 19 August
- Friday 21 August

10/08/2026

Congratulations to our mother and daughter duo, Kerry and Jodie, who both graduated with an MA in Social Work this year!

You can see more about their story below...

16/07/2026
🎓 A week of celebration and achievement! 🎓Warmest congratulations to all of our graduating University of East Anglia (UE...
16/07/2026

🎓 A week of celebration and achievement! 🎓

Warmest congratulations to all of our graduating University of East Anglia (UEA) Social Work and Sociology students. We are incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished and look forward to seeing the impact you'll make in your future careers and communities.

We were also delighted to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues in the school. Congratulations to Julie Young and Emma Speer on successfully completing their PhDs – a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to their dedication, hard work, and passion for learning.

We can't wait to see where your next chapter takes you. Wishing all our graduates and newly awarded doctors every success for the future!

🎓 A Special Message to Our Social Work Alumni 🎓 As we prepare to celebrate the graduation of our Social Work students to...
13/07/2026

🎓 A Special Message to Our Social Work Alumni 🎓

As we prepare to celebrate the graduation of our Social Work students tomorrow, we're reflecting on the incredible journeys of those who came before them.

With our School's 50th anniversary just around the corner, we'd love to reconnect with our former students and hear where life has taken you since you graduated.

Have you started a rewarding career, pursued further study, made a difference in your community, or embarked on an unexpected path?

Whatever your story, we'd love to share it as part of our alumni case studies.

👉 Follow the link below to complete our case study form and tell us what you're up to now:

https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/alumni-and-supporters/volunteer-at-uea/share-your-story

Your experiences can inspire our current students and help us celebrate the impact our graduates have made over the past 50 years.

We can't wait to hear from you.

Thinking about a career in Social Work?Join our Online Information Event at 5.30pm on Wednesday 17th June to discover mo...
16/06/2026

Thinking about a career in Social Work?

Join our Online Information Event at 5.30pm on Wednesday 17th June to discover more about our MA in Social Work.

During the session, you’ll hear directly from our social work experts, learn what to expect from the course, and explore the wide range of career pathways available after you graduate. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and find out about the support we offer throughout your studies.

Whether you have already applied, or are only just starting to think about whether social work is a career for you, anyone is welcome to our Online Information Event.

Register now:

Wednesday 17th June, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/94k7mpxv

Find out more:

MA Social Work course information: https://tinyurl.com/wkdy4yem
Watch ‘Why study social Work?’ video: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tk7zz
Listen to our Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/56nkh2xv

Thinking about a career in Social Work?Join our next Online Information Event on 27th May to discover more about our MA ...
21/05/2026

Thinking about a career in Social Work?

Join our next Online Information Event on 27th May to discover more about our MA in Social Work.

During the session, you’ll hear directly from our social work experts, learn what to expect from the course, and explore the wide range of career pathways available after you graduate. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and find out about the support we offer throughout your studies.

Whether you have already applied, or are only just starting to think about whether social work is a career for you, anyone is welcome to our Online Information Events.

Register now:

Wednesday 27th May, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/2ky7r4z2
Wednesday 17th June, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/94k7mpxv

Find out more:
MA Social Work course information: https://tinyurl.com/wkdy4yem
Watch ‘Why study social Work?’ video: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tk7zz
Listen to our Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/56nkh2xv

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