Program Overview
The Advanced Social Work at Kingston University is a MA programme in Social Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Managing Professional Responses to Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Practice Education Stage 1
- Practice Education Stage 2
- Supervision of Professional Practice
- Mentoring, Coaching and Advanced Assessment of Professional Practice
- International Social Work: Models and Practice
- Leading and Managing People in Social Work Practice
- Leading and Managing in Social Work and Social Care Organisations
- Final Capstone Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first- or second-class honours degree (BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)) or postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject to the course and a relevant professional qualification; or
- A professional qualification in social work and substantial current or recent experience in a relevant setting for the course. \'Substantial\' experience may be considered in the light of the applicant\'s qualitative rather than quantitative experience.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with\xc2\xa0special conditions\xc2\xa0in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about\xc2\xa0English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we\'ll consider.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
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