Overview

The Social Work (Step Up) programme offered by Kingston University 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.

Key Facts

A portion of your learning will take place in our purpose-built Social Work Skills Lab, where you can develop professional assessment, intervention, mentoring, teaching and supervision skills.

The Skills Lab is a flexible, multi-functional space. It’s perfect for developing your creative and communication skills, as well as receiving feedback and simulating a range of environments.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Readiness for Direct Practice
First Placement
Becoming a Social Worker
Human Development and the Social Environment
Final Practice Placement
Advanced Knowledge for Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

They encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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4.5

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in civil engineering or structural engineering, and/or suitable industrial experience.
English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.
If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course.
Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements. For instance, undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Information on how to apply for Step up to social work and the fees and support for this course will be listed on the gov.uk website.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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