BA (Hons) Social Work at Kingston University

Programme overview

This Social Work England-accredited BA course will give you the understanding, skills and training you need to start a challenging and highly-rewarding career as a social worker.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a foundation in ethics, diversity, psychology, sociology, social policy and law for social work practice. You will study best practice with adults and children, engaging with areas such as mental health, disability, adoption and fostering, substance misuse, children in conflict with the law, and domestic violence. Year 1 - core modules: Readiness for Direct Practice, Human Development, Relationships and Social Contexts, Working with Ethics and Diversity in Social Work Practice, Law and Social Policy for Social Work. Year 2 - core modules: First Practice Placement, Practice Skills and Methods: Assessment and Intervention, Knowledge for Social Work Practice 1, Intersectionality in Practice.

Career pathways

Local employers, service users and carers all help design and manage this course. We also have long-standing partnerships with a variety of practice settings in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BA (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points: The typical requirement for this course is 120-136 UCAS points. You could achieve this with:; A-levels: BBB; BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit; Access to HE course: 122 UCAS points, normally with 30 Distinctions and 9 Merits You’ll also need a GCSE at grade C/4 or above in English Language. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in literacy. DBS and checks: Admission is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. Work experience: We consider relevant prior work, volunteering, study or personal experience. English language: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements. UCAS code: L501.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/04e8fc93-dbbd-8f59-9416-191c11030ccb/course?studyYear=2027

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