Social Work (Step Up)

Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above in any degree-level qualification. This can be in any discipline except social work, and must be from a UK higher education institute or approved overseas equivalent.

Acceptable qualifications include:

• An honours degree
• A graduate certificate
• A masters degree
• A postgraduate certificate
• A graduate diploma

If you’re in your final year of undergraduate study, we might be able to offer you a conditional place.

You’ll also need:

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English or English Language. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in literacy.
• At least six months' paid or voluntary full-time experience working directly with vulnerable children, young people and/or families/carers or adults.
• To be living in England.
• Basic IT skills, including word processing, internet browsing and emails.

Months of entry

January

Course content

Empower people to improve their lives

Studying this Social Work PgDip in Social Work will give you strong foundations for a career with life-changing impact. Social workers are highly sought after, and this qualification will open opportunities in everything from children’s services and community care to criminal justice and mental health.

While you study, you’ll receive a £21,955 tax-free bursary, which equates to a salary of around £27,000. You’ll graduate with a postgraduate diploma in social work – ready to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England.

Kingston University has partnered with Achieving for Children, London Borough of Sutton, Surrey County Council, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Wandsworth and London Borough of Merton to deliver this programme.

Through a blend of hands-on and University-based learning, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of social work.