Want to become a social worker but don’t have a degree in social work? Discover our fast-track social work programme which leads to a postgraduate qualification. This course is delivered in partnership with local authorities in the East Midlands. Some sessions are online and some are in-person in the East Midlands.
Why study with us
- The Department of Education covers the cost of your university tuition and provides a tax-free bursary whilst you're studying.
- Our blended learning format allows you to gain practical experience alongside your studies.
- After completing the course, you will receive a postgraduate diploma in Social Work. This allows you to register as a Social Worker.
What you'll do
- You'll have two placements with your supporting local authority. The first placement will be 80 days and the second placement will be 100 days. There will also be 20 skills days during the course.
- Your placements will be organised for you by the East Midlands regional partnership. The Social Work course is delivered by our quality Social Work teaching team.
- Study alongside your placements, with theory and practice being integrated together to best prepare you for life post qualification.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Entry requirements
Applications need to be made through the Department for Education. Visit the step up to social work webpage for the most up-to-date qualifications.
To apply to the programme, you’ll need to have:
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A minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree qualification (level 6)
- 6 months’ full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults
- GCSEs in English or English language and mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent)
You must have completed your degree programme before applying. Final year students are not eligible to apply.
Applicants for this course with the East Midlands partnership are required to hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for the duration of the course. Further details about the application process and details of how to apply are available on the Department for Education webpage.
If you are not able to meet the entry requirements of this course, please refer to our webpages for other Social Work qualifying courses that you may be interested in.
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Future careers studying social work could lead to
After you've completed the course, you'll be able to apply to register with Social Work England as a qualified social worker. This means you will be able to begin a career as a Social Worker. Find out more about how to become a social worker.
This was fantastic opportunity to train as a social worker. The team were full of enthusiasm about their teaching and social work practice. My personal tutor was always readily available and incredibly supportive, and his guidance was invaluable. I learnt so much and feel equipped and excited to be starting my social work career.
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