Social work courses
Our social work courses are awarded by Kingston University.
Qualifying courses
- Undergraduate Social Work BA(Hons)

- Postgraduate Social Work Diploma/MSW
aimed at graduates with a good honours degree in a social science subject and demonstrable practical experience in social work or a related agency.
Post-qualifying courses
We offer a full range of GSCC-approved post-qualifying courses at specialist, higher specialist and advanced level.
Working with adults
Specialist level programmes (12-18 months part-time):
Specialist Professional Studies in Community Care BA(Hons) top-up/Graduate Certificate/Postgraduate Certificate ![]()
Higher specialist and advanced level programmes (1-3 years part-time):
Professional Studies in Community Care Postgraduate Diploma/MA ![]()
Professional Studies in Community Care with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA ![]()
Rehabilitation Postgraduate Diploma/MSc (Social Work Route)![]()
Working with children and young people, their families and carers
Specialist level programmes (12-18 months part-time):
Specialist Professional Child and Family Studies BA(Hons) top-up/Graduate Certificate/Postgraduate Certificate
Higher specialist and advanced level programmes
(1-3 years part-time):
Professional Child and Family Studies Postgraduate Diploma/MA ![]()
Professional Child and Family Studies with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA
Education and training
Higher specialist and advanced level programmes (2-3 years part-time):
Professional Education and Training in Human Services (PETHS) Postgraduate Diploma/MA ![]()
Professional Education and Training in Human Services (PETHS) with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA
Continuing professional development
In addition to our postgraduate/post-qualifying qualifications, we also offer a number of postgraduate modules on a standalone basis, allowing you to target and tailor your learning and development in the most appropriate areas for your work. To find out more, visit:
More information
- Social work course brochure
(PDF 1306K) - Post qualifying programmes in social work overview
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