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BA (Hons) Social Work

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Social workers are responsible for promoting the rights of powerless people, protecting the vulnerable and disadvantaged and addressing the causes and effects of offending behaviour.

Validated by the Scottish Social Services Council and closely aligned to the Standards in Social Work Education, the degree will give you a recognised professional award in social work. It will also prepare you for the challenging social worker role.

You'll have the opportunity to work/study abroad, thanks to our well-established links with the New York University, New York USA, and an exchange agreement with the University of Malta.

General Eligibility

A Levels

ABB-BBB

(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 6/B)

International Baccalaureate

32-30

HNC/HND

Year 1 entry: preferred relevant HNC subjects are Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Counselling, Healthcare Practice, Health & Social Care, Working with Communities and Law or Legal Services, A in Graded Unit and relevant social care experience.

Year 2 entry: relevant HNC/HND plus a minimum of six months of relevant and challenging work experience is normally expected for Year 2 Direct Entry.

All applicants must hold:

  • a full Mathematics qualification at the minimum of SCQF Level 5 eg National 5/Intermediate 2 at C or, Credit Standard Grade in Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics

  • an English qualification at the minimum of SCQF level 5 or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Semester 1

  • Preparing for Lifelong Learning

  • Understanding Social Science & Social Research

  • Psychology for Social Work

Semester 2

  • Individuals, Communities & Society

  • Poverty, Disadvantage and Discrimination

  • Values, Ethics and Justice

2 Year 2

Semester 1

  • Law for Social Work Practice

  • Social Work Organisation and Collaborative Practice

  • Social Work Processes & Practices

Semester 2

  • Observational Placement

  • Social Work in Diverse Contexts

  • Understanding Risk and Protection

  • Elective

3 Year 3

Semester 1

  • Practice Learning 1: Organisational Context

  • Practice Learning 1: Social Work Practice

Semester 2

  • Social Work Approaches and Methods

  • Social Research for Social Work

  • Social Work in a Global Context

4 Year 4

Semester 1

  • Practice Learning 2: Organisational Context

  • Practice Learning 2: Social Work Practice

Semester 2

  • Preparing for Professional Practice: Ready and Radical

  • Honours Dissertation

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Ready to get started?

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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