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Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) MSW

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Social Work - MSW

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


Reasons to choose Kingston

- On successful completion, you will be qualified to practise as a registered social worker. The MSW is recognised and approved by Social Work England, the professional regulator for social work.- Our teaching partnership with local authorities and voluntary agencies creates a leading social work education community shaped by academic research and frontline practice.- In addition to working in the UK, this MSW is also recognised as a professional social work qualification in Canada and the USA.


About this course

The Masters of Social Work is a postgraduate intensive qualification that will enable you to become a social worker in two years.You will be taught by social work academics, researchers, expert practitioners and people with lived experience, spanning the range of specialist social work fields. This prepares students to become social workers in their chosen areas of specialist social work practice, equipped with a broad range of theory and evidence.The course provides transformative learning experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment. It is underpinned by a psycho-social and life-course approach, encouraging critical thinking and anti-discriminatory practice in response to the needs of people and communities. You will develop knowledge and skills in our state-of-the-art Practice Learning Skills Lab. Through a specialist practice interest module, you may study a chosen area in depth. We provide two quality contrasting placements of 70 days and 100 days. You will make observation visits, learn from service users, carers and experienced social workers.You will study effective approaches to working with children and their families, and adults at risk, including older adults and mental health social work practice.A satisfactory health declaration, including immunisations, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.


Example modules

鈥� Readiness for Direct Practice鈥� Assessment and Intervention鈥� Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks for Social Work Practice


Career opportunities

Fields of practice as a qualified social worker include childrens services and family support, community care and adult services adult/youth criminal justice services, community, day, residential and health settings and mental health, disability, addiction and forensic services. You can also progress to the Advanced Social Work MA.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    48th out of 73 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    114 63%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    61st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    4th

    23

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