PGDip Social Work at Oxford Brookes University

Entry requirements

GCSE: GCSE English or equivalent at least to grade C or above. Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. You must: have an honours degree (2:2 or above), or a professional qualification equivalent to an undergraduate degree, normally in a cognate area have basic IT skills with reliable access to the internet, preferably through a broadband connection. Additionally: have relevant experience (personal, voluntary or paid) with people who are experiencing life challenges and/or who are in need of support. This would typically be experience of social care or health care-related practice in either the statutory or the voluntary sector. Caring in a personal capacity may in some instances be acceptable as relevant experience. Credit Transfer Candidates may be admitted with credit from APL or APEL for the University based part of the programme. In exceptional circumstances where the student can demonstrate the required capabilities and meet assessment criteria, credit for placement learning will be considered. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Selection process Following a successful application we will invite you to an online interview. Interviews will be led by a member of the Social Work teaching team. Each interview will last approximately 25 minutes. UCAS code: MA - P044867, PGDip - P044867.