Master of Social Work (MSW)

Kingston University · Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom

MSWEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn Campus

The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme at Kingston University (Faculty of Health and Social Care) is a MSW programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Social Work covers social policy, welfare law, community development, safeguarding, and social care practice. Students develop professional skills through supervised practice placements. Graduates qualify as registered social workers in statutory, voluntary, and private sectors.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £17,200/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £17,200/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September 2027 / September 2026

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSW
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyFaculty of Health and Social Care

Official university

Kingston University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£34,400	—	needs the fee

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