Kingston University
Advanced Social Work MA
Kingston University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Reasons to choose Kingston – The course incorporates recent changes in social work education and regulation. These include the Chief Social Workers’ Knowledge and Skills Statements and revised Professional Standards for Social Workers set by Social Work England. – This course offers a choice of MA, PgCert and PgDip; you will be able to follow the programme that suits your needs. – You will have excellent opportunities to network with experienced practitioners in specialist roles.

About this course All course modules enable you to apply your learning directly to your practice. You may combine specialist studies with more general learning, such as safeguarding, practice education and management. Our purpose-built Practice Learning Suite is perfect for honing your skills.

For the PgCert, you will need to complete 60 credits; for the PgDip, you will need 120 credits; and for the MA, you will need 180 credits, including the final project worth 60 credits.

Free-standing modules may be taken as part of your continuing professional development.

Career opportunities You will be prepared for roles such as team leader, workforce development manager, service manager and principal social worker. The course also offers a route to further research, scholarship and doctoral studies.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Advanced Social Work, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Advanced Social Work MA

England UK £3427 year 1
Northern Ireland £3427 year 1
Scotland £3427 year 1
Wales £3427 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Kingston University

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.

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Student composition of Kingston University

undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
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Where is this programme taught

Kingston Hill
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