u/CompetitionProud1782

Hi everyone,
I’m Canadian, so I don’t really know much about the reputations of different UK universities, and I’m having a really hard time deciding which university to choose for my Master’s in Social Work.

I’m choosing between:

Kingston University
University of Sussex
London South Bank University
Goldsmiths, University of London

My long-term goal is to become a clinical social worker and eventually move back to Canada so I’m looking for a program with a strong reputation, good placements, supportive teaching, and one that will prepare me well for practice.

I’ve seen really mixed opinions online and cant quite figure out what the right move is.

If you were in my position, which would you choose and why?
I’d especially love to hear from current or former students, social workers in the UK, employers, or anyone who studied in the UK and then returned to Canada.

Appreciate any advice :)

Has anyone from Canada completed their MSW in the UK (specifically England) and then successfully returned to Canada to practice as a social worker?
I’m trying to figure out what the process was like when you returned to Canada. Were there any issues with credential recognition, registration, or finding employment? Which province did you return to?

I’d love to hear about your experience, whether it was straightforward or if there were unexpected hurdles. Thanks!