Social Work (Step Up) PgDip

Provide life-enhancing support Empower people to improve their lives Studying this Social Work PgDip in Social Work 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. You’ll graduate with a postgraduate diploma in social work – ready to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England. The next intake will be in January 2028, applications for this course will open in February 2027. Visit Step up to social work - GOV.UK for full details. In previous intakes, students received a £21,955 tax-free bursary, which equates to a salary of around £27,000. Kingston University has partnered with Achieving for Children, London Borough of Sutton, Surrey County Council, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Wandsworth and London Borough of Merton to deliver this programme. Through a blend of hands-on and University-based learning, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of social work.

English language requirements for Social Work (Step Up) PgDip: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, explore our

January 2028

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

• Kingston Hill, Teaching on this course may take place on more than one KU campus, United Kingdom