PGDip Social Work at Kingston University

Kingston University’s Social Work PgDip Apprenticeship is co-produced with London employers. It offers a unique and tailored learning experience. Here you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and qualities needed to excel as a social work practitioner.

Department: Department of Social Work  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree apprenticeship is designed to support learning both at the workplace, where you will spend 80% of your time learning on the job in work-based settings with your employer, and at the University, where you will spend a minimum of 20% of your time engaged in off-the-job learning attending Kingston University taught sessions. Some of the modules are taught in 5-day and 10-day blocks. Year 1 - core modules: Foundational skills and knowledge for social work practice, Introduction to Social Work Practice, Social Work in Action: Rights and Responsibilities in Practice, Interprofessional Working and Developing your Professional Identity.

Career pathways

The course ensures you will be supported throughout your studies by both the University and your employer. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for registration with Social Work England, ready to make a meaningful impact in the field.

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