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BA (Hons) Social Work at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Social Work England approved degree preparing students to work with adults, children and young people and to safeguard and protect people, taught by registered social workers with extended placements. Hull is a founding member of the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Social Work  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include homelessness, drug and alcohol use, disability, mental health, social welfare policy and safeguarding of adults and children, with practice placements totalling hundreds of hours.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to register as qualified social workers and work as social workers, mental health practitioners, drug and alcohol specialists, community workers, welfare rights advisers, youth justice officers and housing officers; NHS Social Work Bursary eligibility applies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. GCSE English Language grade 4 or C, or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants attend a Selection Day with assessments including an interview and written test. An enhanced DBS check is required. International applicants: academic IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in each skill. Flexible entry routes include the University Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice.

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

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