BA (Hons) Social Work (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of the West of Scotland

Entry requirements

To apply for a GA, applicants must meet SAAS eligibility criteria . GAs are open to both existing employees and new recruits. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of employer support during the application process. Pilot Year; Admissions Criteria; Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admission requirements of the University of the West of Scotland as specified in Chapter 2 of the University Regulatory Framework together with the following programme requirements: SQA National Qualifications: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBB plus English and Maths at National 5 Grade C or equivalent (Int 2 Maths and English C or above) Standard Grade Maths and English Grade 1 or 2 only); Minimum entry Requirements: CCCC plus English and Maths at National 5 Grade C or equivalent (Int 2 Maths and English C or above Standard Grade Maths and English Grade 1 or 2 only); Or GCE A Levels; BBC plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C; Or SQA National Qualifications / Edexcel Foundation; SQA HNC/HND / BTEC Level 4: Social Sciences; Social Care; Social Studies; Early Education & Childcare; Working with Communities; Counselling; Health Care; Social Services; Additional Support Needs: Managing & Supporting the Services; Childhood Practice; All HNCs and HNDs must include Maths and English at National 5 Grade C or equivalent and must have achieved minimum of B in graded units. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points plus Mathematics and English at Standard Level Grade 5 or above). International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points for consideration to second-year entry (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points plus Mathematics and English at Standard Level Grade 5 or above). Articulated entry: For entry into Year 2 (Level 8) of the GA pathway through RPL, applicants must have a HNC/HND or relevant degree in social care, social services or other relevant discipline, such as social sciences. All HNCs require an A in the Graded Unit. All HNDs require a minimum of B in graded units. All HNCs and HNDs must include Maths at National 5 Grade C (SCQF Level 5) or equivalent. Applicants without the Maths requirement will be able to sit a numeracy test mapped against SCQF Level 5 to ensure that Scottish Requirements for Social Work Education (SSSC, 2024) are met. For entry into Year 2 (Level 8) of the GA pathway through APEL, applicants will produce evidence to show how they have met learning outcomes for Year 1 (Level 7) through their prior learning and work experience.