Kingston University

Social Work PgDip Apprenticeship

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill and London Social Work partners, United Kingdom

Course overview

Advance your career while making a difference in social work Make a real impact while learning The course ensures you will be supported throughout your studies by both the University and your employer. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for registration with Social Work England, ready to make a meaningful impact in the field. Throughout the course, you’ll develop the skills to navigate the complexity of working with people in a diverse range of settings.

You will learn how to apply current social work theory, research, ethics, psychology, sociology, social policy and law to practice. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will support individuals within their communities. You'll gain hands-on experience through placements, where you will be supported to learn how to navigate complex social issues and improve outcomes for people, while advocating from a social justice value base.

Key highlights

  • Graduates eligible to register with Social Work England
  • Supported throughout by both the university and your employer
  • Hands-on placements tackling complex social issues
  • Applies theory, research, ethics, psychology, sociology, policy and law to practice
  • Work alongside experienced professionals supporting people in their communities
  • Practice grounded in a social justice value base

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4 — to include English, English Language
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) clearing (enhanced) and Occupational Health clearance will be required.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) clearing (enhanced) and Occupational Health clearance will be required.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Adult Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Child Protection Social Worker

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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