The Masters of Social Work is a postgraduate intensive qualification that will enable you 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 program, you will be eligible to register as a social worker.
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.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
On successful completion, you will be qualified to practice as a registered social worker. The MSW is recognized and approved by Social Work England, the professional regulator for social work.
Our Developing Together teaching partnership with local authorities and voluntary agencies creates a leading social work education community shaped by academic research and frontline practice.
The MSW is also recognized as a professional social work qualification in Canada and the USA.
