BA Social Work Degree Apprenticeship at University of Warwick

BA (Hons) Social Work Degree Apprenticeship lets people working in social care roles gain a degree and eligibility to apply for the Social Work England register while employed and paid a salary. Apprentices spend one day a week at university and four days in their usual work setting.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree integrates academic study with work-based practice, with modules delivered in sequence over three years and a portfolio of practice evidence. Assessment includes assignments, exercises, reflective logs, presentations and posters; year one does not count toward classification and years two and three are worth 50% each. Apprentices complete at least 200 days in practice settings (including up to 30 skills days).

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply to the Social Work England professional register. Centre for Lifelong Learning graduates have gone on to roles such as family support worker, community worker, counsellor, caseworker and local government officer.

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