Course Overview

The first two years of this degree concentrate on learning the basics of social work theory as well as looking at subjects such as law and sociology. For their final year, students can choose to specialise in adults or children and families to help focus their career path upon graduation.

You’ll complete two significant periods of work experience in either local authorities or voluntary, private and independent organisations in the region. We have partnership arrangements for practice learning placements with four local authorities (Southampton City, Hampshire, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight), as well as many other social care organisations.

The course team’s strong links with local employers, service users and carers within the industry have allowed previous students the opportunity to practice the theory they’ve learnt in work placements, enabling them to build their skills and confidence as social workers and develop their professional network.

These established links with the industry have also allowed past students to attend regular guest lectures where they have benefitted from talks delivered by social work professionals giving valuable insight into the industry and the career opportunities available.

Both an academic qualification and, importantly, a professional qualification, this course is approved by Social Work England – this means that you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of your degree.

General Eligibility

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

• A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.

• Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and English (previously grade C)

• DBS criminal records and health checks.

• All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

• For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS minimum 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 94 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component

  • or equivalent.