This two-year universal qualification is an integration of theory and frontline practical experience. It covers all client groups including child and family, adult, and mental health. You will become eligible to apply for entry onto the register of qualified social workers after completing the course.
Our MSW is recognised across the UK and internationally.
Studying at master's level will give you the opportunity to analyse social work in depth and develop your skills in our purpose-built skills lab by critically examining the research evidence that forms best practice.
Our staff are experienced registered social workers, and up-to-date with latest research.
Service users and carers play a key role in social work education, they contribute to teaching, readiness for direct practice, interview students, take part in student role playing to ensure you have the most authentic experience before entering practice. Innovative teaching and learning, combining interactive workshops, peer learning, skills simulations, experiential learning and digital technology.
As part of the joint faculty of Kingston and St George's, University of London, there are opportunities to take part in interdisciplinary activities with other health and education professionals. If you are a graduate looking to gain a professional qualification in social work and to become eligible to apply for entry onto the register of qualified social workers, this two-year course is ideal.
The MSW is a unique internationally recognised qualification, popular in United States. You will have the opportunity to take part in an international placement.
The course is underpinned by the British Association of Social Workers' (BASW) Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and will enable you to meet the required standards for social workers in England.
Academic qualification equivalents
A bachelor degree with related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of university | Public research university |
Location | Penrhyn Rd, Kingston, UK |
Housing capacity | 2,005 rooms |
Financial aid | Scholarships, bursaries, loans. |
Mode of application | Online |
Courses offered | UG, PG, short courses |
The estimated cost of living in Kingston, England, is displayed in the table below. Under the British National Health Service, students who have been enrolled in a full-time programme for more than six months are eligible for free medical care.
Item | Amount per month (GBP) |
---|---|
Tuition (per annum) | 15,300-23,500 |
Accommodation | 536-1,320 |
Laundry | 20-30 |
Food | 180-350 |
Books and supplies | 40-50 |
Phone and internet | 20-45 |
Miscellaneous | 120-140 |
Total (excluding tuition) | 916-1935 |
While tuition fees are the grounding rock, there are other survival needs to be considered as well before you apply to a program which has been mentioned as follows:
Type of Expenditure | On-campus (8 months) | Off-campus (8 months) |
---|---|---|
Accommodation | 5,359 to 11,644 | 450 to 713 per month |
Food | Including in accommodation | 1,266 to 1,620 |
Books & Supplies | 825 to 2,681 | 825 to 2,681 |
Personal Computer | 375 to 825 | 375 to 825 |
Health Insurance | 468 | 468 |
Others | 1,725 | 1, 725 |
Total | 8,752 to 17,343 | 5,109 to 7,582 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 14,900
Total
£ 14,900