Overview

This Residential Work (Children's) course offered at Kingston University is ideal for professionals aiming to excel in residential care roles, those looking to transition to leadership positions, or managers seeking to deepen their expertise. You’ll explore topics such as relationship-based practice, safeguarding, managing risk and effective intervention strategies. Kingston University’s connections with leading care providers ensure practical, hands-on training complemented by expert faculty guidance.

Career opportunities

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Graduates of this course will be equipped to work as social pedagogy practitioners, leading with skill and confidence across children’s social care roles. Common job roles for our graduates vary, including:

Residential staff in a children's home

Registered manager of a children's home

Social pedagogy practitioner – Level 6

Support worker for young people

You’ll qualify as a practitioner or manager in a children's home, and gain social pedagogy practitioner status, all within a single qualification.

Our teaching team has strong links with the NHS, education and healthcare providers and social services. We also offer classic postgraduate programmes alongside research and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Big Picture

The Hard Stuff

The Healing Stuff

The Important Stuff

The Head of the Household

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , International

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The university encourages you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Childhood Studies View 30 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in literacy.

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Tuition Fees

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7438 GBP / year

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7438 GBP / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Residential Work (Children's).

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