BA (Hons) Social Work at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Become a Social Work England-accredited social worker, equipped to practice in a range of settings. Learn the latest theory and gain hands-on practical experience, in a research-led learning environment. The programme has been developed in close collaboration with partner social work agencies to ensure you develop the skills you need to excel in this challenging profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Introduction to Social Work, Social Work Values and Ethics, Communication Skills - Children and Adults, Academic, Personal and Professional Development, Co-production and Inclusive Practice, Readiness for Direct Social Work Practice, Social Work Theories and Methods. Second year (core): Child and Family Social Work, Practice Learning I, Working with Adults, Mental Distress across the Life Course, Law for Social Work. Final year (core): Research Methods for Social Workers, Practice Learning II, Cultural and International Perspectives in Social Work, Domestic Abuse across the Life Course.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Social worker, Homelessness officer, Care manager, Occupational therapist, Mental health nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points. A levels: BBB, including at least 80 points from two full A levels. T levels: Merit - there are no specific subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM - there are no specific subject requirements. Applicants on Access Programmes: Meet UCAS Tariff of 120 - there are no specific subject requirements. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 5 or SL 5 with no subskills less than 5 in English A or HL 6 with no subskills less than 5 or SL7 with no subskills less than 7 in English B. GCSE English Language at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted). Additional entry requirements: At the point of application, you will need to demonstrate that you have gained relevant social care work experience. We attach importance not only to the amount of experience that you have gained but crucially to the learning that you have gained from it and are able to bring to the course and your professional development. It is helpful if you include the following information in your personal statement: your roles and responsibilities: reflections on the ways in which your experience has helped to prepare you for social work. Relevant social care experience includes direct work with people and could include: direct work with people who need practical or emotional help or support either through face-to-face work or on an individual or group basis or telephone work. mentoring or counselling: care work (such as working as a health care assistant). UCAS code: L500 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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