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Of Social Work students who graduated in 2016, over 94% of those who responded to a national survey were in work or further study within six months (DLHE).
Social work jobs exist in local authority and health settings (eg social services departments, hospital settings), voluntary organisations (Barnardo's, NSPCC) and private agencies such as private fostering agencies and care homes.
Some graduates choose to undertake agency work.
A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject as well as English (at GCSE Grade C or above or at level 4 with the new grading system) are essential for all candidates. GCSE equivalence within an Access to Higher Education course is acceptable as a substitute for GCSE or Functional Skills level 2. Although Maths GCSE at 4 or above is preferred, applicants will still be considered if this requirement isn't met.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory modules currently include:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Values, Ethics and Diversity
Research Methods for Social Work
Law, Rights and Justice
Practice Placement 1
Social Work Theories, Interventions and Skills
The Individual, the Family and Society
Readiness for Direct Practice
Practice Assignments 1
IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)
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