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BSc (Hons) Social Work (Social Worker (Integrated Degree) degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Social Work is delivered as the Social Worker (Integrated Degree) degree apprenticeship over three years. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Department: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: Three years  |  Study mode: Full-time; degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers The Life Course and Social Work, Social Policy, Social Justice and Social Work, Relationship based Social Work Practice, Preparation for Social Work Practice and Social Work Law for Practice. Year 2 covers Young People, Children, Families and Social Work, Mental Health and Social Work, Social Work Practice 1 and Adults and Social Work Practice. Year 3 covers Social Work Practice 2, Decision-Making, Risk and Complexity, Social Work Research Proposal, Future Social Work Practice and Ethics and Values for Social Work.

Career pathways

Graduates can work with adults or children in statutory teams, hospital social work and voluntary sector organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 112 points; no specific A-level, BTEC, Access, IB, Irish Highers or T Level subjects required. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent. Applicants must be employed in a relevant role and complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning. Higher qualifications may be considered instead of tariff points, and applicants with considerable relevant work experience are considered case by case. An enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance are required. International and EU applicants need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Duration: Three years

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