Social Work PgDip

This Social Work PgDip prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. The course equips you with the skills, ethical principles, deep knowledge, critical awareness and reflexivity needed to both develop your existing knowledge and experience, and support you to pursue a career in this challenging and rewarding field. Find out if you are eligible for a Social Work Bursary administered by the NHS Business Services Authority. Our Social Work courses are accredited by Social Work England. This accreditation is needed to practise in the sector.

2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. A minimum of one year of recent, relevant experience.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element

January, September

January entry (all courses); 21 October 2025 (Nursing); September entry: 25 July 2025 (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)

• Luton campus, United Kingdom