Course Overview

This intensive course is your fast-track route to becoming a Social Worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Youll balance an interactive study program with practical work experience in a social care setting. Youll be able to practice in your chosen field of children and families or adults, and across a range of areas €“ including statutory, voluntary, private, and the independent sector. On the course, your learning experience will be dynamic, interactive, and experiential. Youll learn about all areas of social work practice with adults and children €“ acquiring your knowledge with a variety of learning styles. With an emphasis on experiential learning, your studies will include working in small tutorial groups, simulations, role-play, and group work.

General Eligibility

This course is specifically designed for people who want to qualify and practice as a professional social worker in England. Applicants should have a detailed understanding of social work practices in the UK and hold a 2.1 honours degree equivalent in a relevant subject area. Applicants must also have at least three months recent work experience in a social care setting, contributing to some understanding of social work.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • If English is not your first language, you are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of proficiency that is at International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7.0 overall.

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

  • If you don’t have a traditional GCSE, get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.