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Social Work, Childhood and Youth Studies
Why study Social Work, Childhood and Youth Studies at Kent?
Want to change lives? Our courses are ranked among the UK’s best. Learn through placements and simulations, build real skills, and understand the laws and ideas shaping social and youth care.
Change lives for the better.
If you care about people and want to make a real difference, social work could be for you. A great social worker can change the direction of someone’s life.
You’ll be taught by experienced, passionate social workers who know what the job is really like. They’ll help you build the skills, confidence and understanding you need to support children, families, and adults facing real challenges. Our graduates are known for being compassionate, resilient and ready for professional practice.
You won’t just sit in lectures. You’ll learn through hands on placements, realistic simulations, group discussions and varied assessments that reflect real working life. This means you’ll experience the kinds of situations social workers face every day learning how to handle them safely and confidently.
Kent isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s about growing as a person, understanding the world around you and standing up for people who need support. If you want a career that truly matters, this could be the start of something truly life changing.
Social Work at Kent was ranked 6th for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2026.
92% of our Social Work students were positive about the teaching on their course. (NSS 2025)
90% of our Social Work students were positive about the learning opportunities on their course. (NSS 2025)
Social Work at Kent was ranked 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2026.
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