Social Work - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A three-year social work degree at Newport regulated by Social Care Wales, with half the course devoted to placements hosted by partner Welsh local authorities. In year three students can specialise in children, adults or mental health.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers the frameworks, theories, legislation and skills of social work, with a 20-day observational placement and modules including Foundations of Reflective and Applied Practice, Law and Social Policy, Communication Skills in Social Work, Social Science for Social Work and Introduction to Social Work Assessment. Placements are with Rhondda Cynon Taf, Newport, Blaenau Gwent or Monmouthshire councils.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96 UCAS points or above: A-level CCC; Welsh Baccalaureate C plus CC at A-level; BTEC Merit Merit Merit; Access to HE pass with at least 96 UCAS points; T Level pass (C and above). A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English at grade C/4 or above, or Essential Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication/English. Enhanced DBS check on the Child and Adult Workforce and Barring Lists and DBS Update Service subscription. Interview (written task and individual interview). Supervised social care work experience with a supervisor's reference at interview, completed beforehand and referenced in the personal statement. Deferred applications are not accepted.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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