Social work courses

Our social work courses are awarded by Kingston University.

Qualifying courses

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 Opens new window

Higher specialist and advanced level programmes (1-3 years part-time):
Professional Studies in Community Care Postgraduate Diploma/MA Opens new window
Professional Studies in Community Care with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA Opens new window
Rehabilitation Postgraduate Diploma/MSc (Social Work Route)Opens new window

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 CertificateOpens new window

Higher specialist and advanced level programmes (1-3 years part-time):
Professional Child and Family Studies Postgraduate Diploma/MA Opens new window
Professional Child and Family Studies with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA Opens new window

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 Opens new window
Professional Education and Training in Human Services (PETHS) with Management Postgraduate Diploma/MA Opens new window

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:

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