Master of Social Work at Kingston University

Programme overview

Become a qualified social worker in two years with Kingston University, where you will be eligible to register with Social Work England.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 2 years / 3 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain the core knowledge, skills and values required for social work practice. On this programme you will learn about effective approaches to work with children and their families and adults at risk (including older adults, and mental health social work practice). Year 1 - core modules: Applied Social Work Practice, Assessment and Intervention, First Placement, Human Development and the Social Environment, Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks for Social Work Practice, Readiness for Direct Practice. Year 2 - core modules: Capstone Project, Final Practice Placement, Specialist Interest Practice.

Career pathways

You will be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England. Previous graduates have gone on to work in children's services and family support, community care and adult services, adult or youth criminal justice and community, day, residential and health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a degree at 2:2 or above, usually in a science subject. ; Basic IT skills, including word processing, internet browsing and emails; GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in five subjects including 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. If you have not lived in the UK for five years, we need a certificate of good conduct from your country of residence. English language: Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,600 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,200 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years / 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/b004b8ee-ced6-929c-f7c4-f4d0ee269833/course?studyYear=2027

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