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UndergraduateMaster of Social WorkUCAS: L508

Social Work Masters (Postgraduate)

Kingston University
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£8,300Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSW Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) at Kingston University. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Reasons to choose Kingston - On successful completion, you will be qualified to practise as a registered social worker. The MSW is recognised and approved by Social Work England, the professional regulator for social work. - Our teaching partnership with local authorities and voluntary agencies creates a leading social work education community shaped by academic research and frontline practice. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Effective approaches to working with children and their families
Adults at risk
Including older adults and mental health social work practice
UCAS Code:L508
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,300

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£16,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Kingston University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£37,000£40,000
3 years£24,000£33,000£36,500
5 years£22,000£34,500£40,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
7%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
84%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Kingston University

Kingston University offers Social Work Masters (Postgraduate) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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