Are you passionate about helping those in need? Our Social Work degree aligns with Social Work England's professional standards and prepares you to work with some of our society's most marginalised and disadvantaged people.
Why study with us
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- On completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to apply to Social Work England for registration as a social worker.
- We have developed our Social Work degree in partnership with key stakeholders, including social work service users, carers, and representatives from social work agencies.
- Gain international experience. Students have visited Amsterdam, Cyprus, Toronto and Krakow to learn about social work organisations.
A day on campus
Study Social Work
- You will benefit from 170 days of practice placements and 30 skills delivery days.
- Our diverse intake adds a valuable mix of ages, perspectives and previous experience to your learning.
- A member of our academic staff will visit you on your placement to support you.
Modules
For Year 1 module Preparation for Social Work Practice (SW1072), you must pass ‘Readiness for Social Work Practice’ before you can start your placement learning experience.
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. As well as 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.
Accreditations
Careers in Social Work
After graduating you could become a social worker in a range of areas, such as:
- children and families
- youth justice
- older adults
- mental health
- community care
- children and adults with disabilities
- education welfare
- substance misuse
Academic Expertise
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
As part of the entry requirements for this course, you will be require to successfully pass a written test and an interview.
Please note if your application is deemed unsuccessful subsequent applications submitted within the same UCAS cycle will not be considered.
- UCAS: 120 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
- Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects
- T Level: M
- IELTS: 7.0 with no component lower than 6.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent
- Applicants will also need to be successful at an interview
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
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Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
There are two Foundation routes available for entry onto this course:
- Health and Social Care, FdA (Foundation Year)
- Applied Community and Social Care Studies, BA (Hons) (Foundation Year)
Visit the course pages to decide which route would be best for you.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Social Work Bursary (NHS)
The Social Work Bursary is available through the NHS Business Services Authority, it can help with study and living costs and is a grant not a loan.
Find out more about Social Work Bursary (NHS)NHS Learning Support Fund
If you are thinking of studying for a health-related undergraduate or postgraduate degree, take a look at what financial support is available.
Find out more about NHS Learning Support FundCare Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student support
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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