Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) MSW
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) MSW and other courses in Creative Writing at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £25500 | £15500 - £25000 | £17000 - £29500 |
All English Studies courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20738 | £17423 | £20425 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £12846 - £22039 | £15406 - £26500 |
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Course Description
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.
About this course
The Masters of Social Work is a postgraduate intensive qualification that will enable you to become a social worker in two years.
You will be taught by social work academics, researchers, expert practitioners and people with lived experience, spanning the range of specialist social work fields. This prepares students to become social workers in their chosen areas of specialist social work practice, equipped with a broad range of theory and evidence.
The course provides transformative learning experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment. It is underpinned by a psycho-social and life-course approach, encouraging critical thinking and anti-discriminatory practice in response to the needs of people and communities. You will develop knowledge and skills in our state-of-the-art Practice Learning Skills Lab. Through a specialist practice interest module, you may study a chosen area in depth.
A satisfactory health declaration, including immunisations, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.
Example modules
– Readiness for Direct Practice
– Assessment and Intervention
– Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks for Social Work Practice
Career opportunities
Fields of practice as a qualified social worker include children’s services and family support, community care and adult services; adult/youth criminal justice services, community, day, residential and health settings; and mental health, disability, addiction and forensic services. You can also progress to the Advanced Social Work MA.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Creative Writing courses of Kingston University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) MSW at Kingston University
| 15% | Design occupations |
| 15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
All Creative Writing courses of Kingston University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) MSW
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #32
- #41
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #36
- #42
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
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
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Masters in Social Work MSW | The University of York | 62% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Undergraduate) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 157 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | Robert Gordon University | - | - | - | £5640 | £14350 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9000 | £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate Entry) MSc (PG) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Social Policy and Social Work PhD | The University of York | - | - | - | £2325 £2403 | £9450 £11100 | - | York | On campus Part-time |
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Social Work MA | University of Derby | - | - | - | £8775 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work (Postgraduate) MA (PG) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £6100 £9000 | £10000 £12000 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work MA (Postgraduate Entry) MA (PG) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £4500 | £18566 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Social Work MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
