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PgDip Social Work at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This PgDip prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable social work sector. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. Eligible students may receive a Social Work Bursary administered by the NHS Business Services Authority.

Faculty: School of Society, Community and Health  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January, September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Developing academic and professional social work; Social work law and ethical perspectives on society.

Career pathways

Approved by Social Work England, the course makes graduates eligible to apply for professional registration as social workers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. A minimum of one year of recent, relevant experience. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: L509.

Intake: January, September

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