Social and Community Work courses in Clearing
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Social and Community Work courses in Clearing
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2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity
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“I come from humble beginnings and always wanted to give back to the community.” Our former student, Nahim, describes how the University of East London’s courses helped him land a youth and community work job.
Nahim was awarded an OBE for his community social work with young people in Tower Hamlets. Our social work and community work graduates give back to their communities and make an impact in the world.
Nahim – Youth and Community Work – University of East London
Covering some of the biggest issues facing society today, you'll learn from researchers investigating different areas including the effects of conflict on children and the wellbeing of migrants in London. With this sort of experience, our community go on to secure community care and social work jobs at organisations such as the British Red Cross and NSPCC.
UEL’s social work programmes are taught by experts in the field. All teaching staff are professionally qualified and registered social workers, and lectures are lively, highly participative and interactive.
The majority of placements are in east London, a diverse and multicultural environment. This provides unique opportunities for our students as they put theory into practice, giving them a wide range of experiences that are valuable to employers.
1st
Our Childhood and Youth Studies courses ranked 1st in the UK for “The Teaching on my Course” in the 2025 National Student Survey.
Community and Social Work degrees at UEL
Benefit from accredited courses
Many of our courses are accredited by the relevant industry bodies. These include Social Work England, Tavistock and Portman Trust, National Youth Agency, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
Boost your career prospects
Our students will learn about prevalent issues facing society today, such as the effects of conflict on children and the wellbeing of migrants in London. With this experience, our graduates go on to secure roles at large organisations such as British Red Cross and NSPCC.
Learn from active industry professionals
Our staff are actively working in clinical practice, policy development and within professional bodies. Our lecturers are active researchers and have published many textbooks, some of which you will be reading as part of your course.
The UEL Careers Guarantee
The UEL Careers Guarantee is our commitment to help every student build the skills, confidence and connections they need to enter rewarding, future-proofed careers.
Our Careers Guarantee isn’t an empty promise. It’s driving a transformation in education, employment and the economy, powered by our incredible graduate success.
- Experience Guaranteed
Gain Industry experience from day one in our practice-based learning centres.
- Skills Guaranteed
Study a future-proofed curriculum that gives you the interdisciplinary skills that employers need.
- Support Guaranteed
Benefit from lifelong career support through our global network.
- Enterprise Guaranteed
Get support for startups, scaleups and your enterprising potential.
- Impact Guaranteed
See proven results that lead to a real impact on our communities.
The Careers Guarantee is driving our incredible transformation. We are now the fastest-rising university in London for graduate employability (GOS 2025), we are ranked 2nd in the UK for student startups, and our students rate us 2nd in London and 4th in England for Overall Positivity (NSS 2025).
As one of the UK’s most socially inclusive universities, we’re not only shaping our graduates’ futures, but shaping a more equitable society.
Apply for a Social and Community Work course through Clearing
Applying for one of our Social and Community Work Clearing courses means you’ll study the same way as if you’d applied at any other time.
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) grants you access to course materials and resources beyond your regular study hours. We provide state-of-the-art technology and specialised spaces, equipping you with the skills needed for your future digital media careers.
With dedicated time for activities and personal development, our holistic approach to learning nurtures academic, personal, and professional growth. You'll receive comprehensive media career support through our on-campus and virtual Career Zones, personalised support services, and an exclusive online portal called Track My Future (TMF).
Stand out from the crowd
Our social and community work degrees include learning essential skills and gaining experience to make you fit for the changing future of social work, community work and community care.
Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth modules develop your emotional, cultural and cognitive intelligence alongside digital skills, communication, resilience and entrepreneurship. Once you've mastered a skill, add it to your Career Passport. This shows potential employers that you've invested time in your personal development as well as your studies.
We’re one of the only London-based universities to have a self-contained campus. We're part of the local community and well-connected to the rest of London, and the world – London City Airport is on our doorstep. Full of culture, creativity and career opportunities, East London is one of the youngest, most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK, so you’ll fit in whoever you are or wherever you’re from.
On your course, you will benefit from learning alongside people from all over the world. We are diverse, inclusive, and supportive. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we will make you feel welcome and support you throughout your university journey and beyond - from application and beyond into your career in social and community work.
Make your Clearing 2025 choice today with our Social and Community Work Clearing courses at UEL
Find out more about the Social and Community Work subject area, take a virtual tour of our three campuses, and learn more about fees and funding for your Social and Community Work Clearing 2025 course.