Course Overview

• According to the Guardian League Tables, this course has been ranked within the top five in its subject area for the past three years.

• We have close ties with local employers and our service user and care partnerships, so you will have the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with those already in the profession.

• Statutory placements throughout the course mean you will gain relevant experience operating in real-world settings.

• You’ll leave us equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with issues in child protection, fostering and adoption, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance use, hospital discharge, and disability.

• This course has received an overall 85% satisfaction rating from our final-year students. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 120–136 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills Functional Skills, and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component or equivalent.