BSc (Hons) Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship is a work-based programme integrating academic learning with work-based learning thereby providing a rich learning experience to the apprentices. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours such as emotional intelligence, being culturally competent, ability to analyse social work issues and developing intervention plans in collaboration with People with lived experience where possible. Social work in the current context is a challenging yet rewarding profession which operates in an environment where professionals from a range of professions work together with some of the most vulnerable groups in society whether children and families or adults.

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Skills, Introduction to Psychology and Sociology, Social Work Law and Social Policy, Social Work Theories and Interventions, Work based learning 1, Person Centred Social Work, Social Work with Mental Health, Working with Adults, Working with Children and Families, Developing and Applying Knowledge and Skills, Research Methods, Organisational Change and Leadership, Collaborative Working in Social Work.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship apprentices must meet the following requirements: Government approved Level 2 Maths and English Qualification (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills). All candidates must be employed in a role related to the subject matter of the Degree Apprenticeship and be sponsored by their employer. Applications can only be made through the sponsoring employer. The University will consider all such applications and will have the final decision whether to accept the candidate for entry to the programme Apprentices must be employed in a related role, have the right to live and work in the UK and meet government apprenticeship funding rules (including at least 3 years UK residence).

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,000 for the whole programme. Total apprenticeship cost, normally paid by the employer through the Apprenticeship Levy or Co-Investment Fund Source

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 36 Months

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