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What our students say

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Why choose a social work degree?

Jane Woods, 40, was apprehensive about starting a degree in her late thirties. Now in her third year of the BA(Hons) Social Work, Jane says she feels inspired and has never looked back. Read more..

Social work student James Hollingworth

Learning it, living it

James Hollingworth is currently studying for the postgraduate Social Work MSW. We asked him why he chose Kingston University. "One of the big attractions was the range of placements", he told us. Read more..

Social work student on placement

Dear diary: two days on placement

Join undergraduate BA(Hons) student Jane Woods on placement - read her diary of two days with a 'Looked After Children' team. Read more..

Social work student James Hollingworth

An international perspective: sharing ideas in Uganda

Postgraduate MSW student James Hollingworth was offered the chance of a four week placement with The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) in Uganda. He took up the challenge. Read more..

Social work student Anne Patmore

Continuing your professional development

Meet Anne Patmore, a postgraduate student on the MA in Professional Education and Training in Human Services. "The tutors are fantastic – always approachable and informed about current debates", says Anne. Read more..