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Course summary
Why study PGDip Social Work with us?
This course stands out as an accelerated and innovative path to becoming a professional social worker. Approved by Social Work England, our program integrates practice and research, ensuring you develop into a competent and enthusiastic practitioner. With strong ties to local employers, some teaching is co-delivered by practicing social workers and service users. Our immersive approach, including extensive tutor contact time, prepares you for the dynamic field of social work. You'll benefit from high-quality placements, interactive learning, and a supportive environment to launch your career.
What will you learn?
Through an extensive curriculum mapped against professional standards, you'll delve into social work theories, practical skills application, legislation, and relationship-based practices. The program emphasizes readiness for direct practice learning, fostering skills in communication, conflict management, and various interventions. These skills will be honed during two extensive placements, enhancing your capabilities significantly.
How do we support your career development?
The PGDip Social Work is approved by Social Work England, allowing graduates to register as social workers. Benefit from the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, ensuring diverse perspectives from academics, service users, and social work practitioners. Placements in varied settings, from local authorities to charities, provide a solid foundation for a fulfilling career as a social worker.
Introducing our new Learning Framework
After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/social-work-pgdip/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Hendon Campus
Study options
- PgDip • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L50P
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus Code:
- H
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Middlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L50P
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus Code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or grade 4 if awarded after August 2017
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/social-work-pgdip/
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 6.0 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17200 | Year 1 |
| International | £17200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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