Professional Social Work Practice - Step Up to Social Work PGDip

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Qualification

Graduate Diploma

Location

Cambridge Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-27

Duration

14 Months

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Course info

We are happy to announce that Step Up to Social Work has been funded again by the Department for Education and our next cohort will start in January 2026.Step Up to Social Work is a Government-led initiative to encourage graduates with related experience to enter the profession to work with children and families.It’s validated by Social Work England, so you can register as a social worker when you graduate.ARU’s Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Social Work Practice – Step Up to Social Work ...Read more

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CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

50th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

120th

What students say

My university experience at ARU Peterborough has been really good so far. All staff and students are friendly and staff are always ready to help when you need it. The campus is in..Read more

The location is great, and staff from all areas are very helpful and insightful. There could be more rubbish bins around and healthier snacks in the vending machines...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

As this course is funded by the Department for Education, they set specific entry requirements:

a 2:2 degree qualification (Level 6)
six months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults
GCSEs in English or English language and mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent).

Tuition fees

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Places are fully funded

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Latest reviews

Latest Social Work reviews

Jodi

20 Nov 25

Social Work - BA (Hons)

My university experience at ARU Peterborough has been really good so far. All staff and students are friendly and staff are always ready to help when you need it. The campus is in...

Jodi

22 Oct 25

MA Social Work

The location is great, and staff from all areas are very helpful and insightful. There could be more rubbish bins around and healthier snacks in the vending machines....

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