PG Diploma Social Work (Step Up to Social Work)
View key dates, information, documentation and contact support for this programme.
Programme information
Step Up to Social Work dates
Academic year 2025-27
- Residential induction week: 5-8 January 2026
- Placement 1 starts: 9 February 2026 (70 days)
- Placement 2 starts: 3 August 2026 (100 days)
Programme support
If you have any queries or questions about the Postgraduate Diploma Step Up to Social Work or require support, please contact a member of the programme team.
Programme team
Meg Niven Withers
Programme Leader
- Email: meg.nivenwithers@uwe.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)117 32 84623
Nicki Musgrave
Module Leader, Placements 1 and 2
- Email: nicki.musgrave@uwe.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)117 32 81681
Shelley Vickerman
Module Leader
- Email: shelley.vickerman@uwe.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)117 32 81883
Placement team
Email: ppoallocations@uwe.ac.uk
Supervision and assessment
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