Social Work BA (Hons)

Develop life-changing skills in real-life settings Improve lives and make a positive impact Studying Social Work at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with the potential to change lives for the better. Social workers are highly sought after, and this qualification will open opportunities in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. You could even be part of an integrated interprofessional team in social care, health, education or criminal justice.

Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from our Developing Together teaching partnership with seven local authorities and two voluntary organisations. Through this, you’ll attend skills workshops to maximise your chances of employment when you graduate. You’ll gain hands-on experience of social work while building essential knowledge of ethics, diversity, psychology, sociology, social policy and law.

You’ll study everything from mental health, disability, adoption and fostering to substance misuse, youth justice and domestic violence. During the programme, you’ll learn directly from people with lived experience. Practising teaching consultants will also bring theory to life with front-line experiences.

Through a blend of placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to make an impact as a qualified social worker. Social work and social care at Kingston University Learn how our students are changing lives for the better and building the foundations of their careers with Kingston University's social work and social care courses.