Social Work, BA (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Generic social work degree apprenticeship aligned with Social Work England's professional standards and the social work degree apprenticeship standard. Apprentices combine academic study with work, including two employer-organised placements, one in a contrasting setting in Year 2 and one in statutory social work in Year 3.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: degree apprenticeship | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Social Justice in Practice, Human Growth and Development, Law and Safeguarding, Preparation for Social Work Practice, and Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Year 2 includes Working with Children, Young People and Families, Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Distress and Working with Adults. Year 3 covers Research for Specialist Professional Practice and Relationship Based Practice in Social Work.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to join the Social Work Register and practise as social workers in local authorities, voluntary or private sector settings, including children's services, adult services, mental health and disability services.

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Entry requirements

120 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; Access course with 120 UCAS points, or Access to HE Diploma at distinction (at least 30 Level 3 credits at distinction); International Baccalaureate Diploma with 120 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level Merit. Other accepted qualifications include the University of Lancashire foundation year in Applied Community and Social Care Studies (pass at 50%), CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care Education, OCR Level 3 National Diploma, NVQ 4, Scottish Higher and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade. English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent. Applicants must be employed in a suitable role with employer support. Satisfactory criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and fitness to practise assessment required. IELTS 7.0 with no component below 6.5.

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 3 years

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