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Kingston University London

Social Work (Step Up)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PG Dip On-Campus Full-time 14 January find out find out
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Applications for January 2027 are expected to open in February 2026. Information on how to apply for Step up to social work and the fees and support for this course will be listed on the gov.uk website.

About Social Work (Step Up), PG Dip - at Kingston University London

Studying this Social Work PgDip in Social Work will give you strong foundations for a career with life-changing impact. Social workers are highly sought after, and this qualification will open opportunities in everything from children’s services and community care to criminal justice and mental health.

While you study, you’ll receive a £21,955 tax-free bursary, which equates to a salary of around £27,000. You’ll graduate with a postgraduate diploma in social work – ready to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England.

Kingston University has partnered with Achieving for Children, London Borough of Sutton, Surrey County Council, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Wandsworth and London Borough of Merton to deliver this programme.

Through a blend of hands-on and University-based learning, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of social work. 


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