Social Work, BA (Hons)

Kingston University's Social Work course is accredited by Social Work England, enabling graduates to register and practice as qualified social workers. Ranked top in London for Social Work (Guardian University Guide 2025), it forms part of a leading teaching partnership with nine local authorities and three voluntary organisations. The University's commitment to teaching excellence has earned a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating across all categories.The course provides hands-on experience in social work theory, ethics, diversity, policy, and law, covering mental health, disability, ageing, adoption, fostering, substance misuse, youth justice, safeguarding, domestic violence, and practice research. Learn from lived-experience experts and practitioners in the award-winning Practice Learning Suite, with diverse placements in South West London and Surrey. Future Skills—problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability—are embedded throughout, preparing graduates for high-demand roles in statutory, voluntary, private, and inter-professional teams in social care, health, education, and justice.