Master of Social Work (MSW) (L508)

The Masters of Social Work is a postgraduate intensive qualification that will enable students to become a social worker in two years. The MSW is accredited by Social Work England (SWE), the professional UK regulator. On successful completion of the programme, students will be eligible to register as a social worker.

Students 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.

Kingston University have a state of the art innovative skills lab to help students to learn and develop practice skills, preparing them for field learning in their two practice placements. Good career development opportunities and post-qualifying training and awards are now an established part of the social work profession.