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BA (Hons) Social Work

University of Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We have established a strong teaching partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils and the University of East Anglia. The initiative, which commenced in 2017, enhances the quality of your studies, bringing innovative approaches to learning, as well as even more opportunities for practical experience. This fantastic project helps raise your practice to an excellent standard, giving you the opportunities, resources, and skills needed for a demanding career in the public, private, and voluntary social work, and social care sectors. Our rigorous approach to learning and community-based practice placements ensure you have the opportunity to become a critical, analytical, and reflective thinker. When you graduate you will have the skills, values, and knowledge to help enable positive changes for children, adults, and families in vulnerable circumstances.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBB (A-Level), DDM (129) (BTEC), including A-level (or equivalent) subjects in Sociology, Law, or Psychology based subjects are preferred. Or Access to HE Diploma - a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at merit grade or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Preparation for Social Work Practice (Mandatory)

  • Psychological Approaches to Human Behaviour and Lifespan Development (Mandatory)

  • Social Change and Social Justice in Social Work (Mandatory)

  • Values, Ethics and Dilemmas in Social Work Practice (Mandatory)

  • Effective Communication for Social Work Practice (Mandatory)

2 Year 2
  • Social Work with Adults: Law, Policy and Practice (Mandatory)

  • Social Work with Children and Families: Law, Policy and Practice (Mandatory)

  • Social Work Research (Mandatory)

  • Assessed Practice Learning (70 days of assessed practice learning) supported by Professional Practice Workshops (Mandatory)

  • Mental Health and Social Justice for Children and Adults (Mandatory)

3 Year 3
  • Critical Social Work and Social Justice (Mandatory)

  • Research Dissertation (Mandatory)

  • Assessed Practice Learning Year 3 – (supported by Professional Practice Workshops) (Mandatory)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100
IELTS 7.0 overall is required where English is not the students' first language.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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