Train to become a social worker with this degree, accredited by Social Work England. This course offers hands-on experience in social work and a foundation in ethics, diversity, psychology, sociology, social policy, and law. You'll study mental health, disability, adoption, fostering, substance misuse, youth justice, and domestic violence.
You'll learn directly from people with lived experience and teaching consultants currently in practice. We're part of a teaching partnership network with seven local authorities and two voluntary organizations. This means that you will be taught in the classroom by practicing social workers who will bring theory to life with their front-line experiences.
We have a wide range of placement opportunities throughout South West London and Surrey, including child care, youth justice, mental health, vulnerable adult settings, schools, and drugs, and substance misuse services.
You'll be expertly prepared for social work practice with placements in the field, residential, daycare, hospital, prison, and service user-run settings. Placements will be supported by studies of assessment, intervention, evaluation, safeguarding, evidence-based practice, research, and law. Employment skills workshops are provided by the partnership to maximize your chances of securing employment within the partnership at graduation.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This course is accredited by Social Work England. Once you graduate, you can apply to register with Social Work England to start work as a qualified social worker.
- You'll develop your skills in our award-winning Practice Learning Suite through simulated interactions with people with lived experience.
- We have a wide range of placement opportunities throughout southwest London and Surrey.