Program Overview
The Social Work at Kingston University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Readiness for Direct Practice
- First Placement 1 (70 days)
- Final Placement 2 (100 days)
- Assessment and Intervention
- Human Development and the Social Environment
- Applied Social Work Practice
- Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks for Social Work Practice
- Specialist Practice Interest
- Independent Study: A Capstone Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree at 2:1 or above, normally in a social science subject.
- Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent (eg GCSE A\xc2\x96C) in English and Mathematics or equivalently validated access course credits.
- All applicants must confirm prior to interview that they have the ability to use basic IT facilities, including word processing, internet browsing and use of email.
- Demonstrable experience in the social care sector, obtained through paid employment or as a volunteer or user/carer experience; and have other work/life experience related to the sector or likely to be of value to the sector.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a public university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to 1899, when it was founded as the Kingston Technical...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
