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.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. 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
Assessment method
Individual and group presentations, essays, exam, case studies, portfolio, feedback, practice assessment and final project.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L508
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Applicants require a degree at 2:2 or above, normally in a social science subject. GCSE English at grade 4 or equivalent also required. Applicants are also required to have 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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate-course/social-work-msw/entry-requirements.html
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
The selection process includes a written test, a role play and a series of mini interviews.
English language requirements
Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (eg. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy) require an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all elements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ