Course Overview

On this social work course, you’ll get hands-on experience and the chance to talk to and work with people in the care system. You will gain insight into your future profession with 170 days of placements (70 days in year two and 100 days in year three). Our expert tutors will teach you theory through lectures, seminars and hands-on practice using facilities including hands-on training for social practice including simulations of home visits, hospital discharge meetings and court work. You will learn to work as a team and develop leadership skills to boost your confidence and future career.

You'll benefit from our great reputation as a provider when applying for jobs. Upon graduation from this BA (Hons) Social Work degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England. You'll be in the ideal position for a career as a professional social worker or practitioner.

General Eligibility

• A-levels: BBD-ABB

• T-levels: M-D All subjects are accepted however we recommend T level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

• Access to HE: 9 Credits at Distinction & 36 at Merit – 30 Credits at Distinction & 15 at Merit

• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B-A

• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: DMM – DDM

• Scottish Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

• Irish LC Highers: 104-128 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

• Other experience: Work experience in a social work/care setting is preferred but not essential.

• Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Health and Social Care with Integrated Foundation Year as an alternative route to this course.  You will be able to apply for the BA (Hons) Social Work course during Semester 1 of the foundation yea

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• At least 7.0 in the listening and reading, writing and speaking sections and at least an overall score of 7.0 out of a possible 9.