BSc (Hons) Social Work at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Social Work at Winchester aims to ensure you understand the impact of the wider social context in which people live. It seeks to challenge inequality and to intervene, support and empower people to make positive decisions. The focus of the programme is on working with people of all ages who may be vulnerable and at risk.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations for Professional Practice and Readiness for Practice, Introduction to Sociological Perspectives, Law, Ethics and Social Policy, Use Of Self, Communication and Working with Others, Research for Social Work. Year 2: First Practice Placement (70 days), Psychological Perspectives of the Life Course, Social Work Methods And Interventions, The Legal and Professional Knowledge Base of Social Work. Year 3: Final Practice Placement (100 days), Risk, Assessment and Safeguarding Work, Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society, Independent Study on Contemporary Practice

Career pathways

Graduates go on to careers in social work or related professional roles in the social care, voluntary and independent sector, health and education sectors. This programme is approved by Social Work England which means you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of the course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96- 112 points Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: • A-Levels : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. CCC is comparable to BCD in terms of tariff points) • BTEC/CTEC : MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications • International Baccalaureate : To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 • T Level : Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Shortlisted applicants are expected to attend an interview at the University. Interviews will include a group task, written assessment and individual interview with academic staff and placement partners (service users and/or practitioners). Our Admissions Team will be in contact with further information about the format of the interview if successful shortlisted. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check is required on acceptance of the offer of a place. The cost of the DBS check is covered by applicants. For the latest costs please visit the DBS website. Initial assessment of Fitness/Suitability to Practise, including relevant medical information; and a self-declaration form must be completed by applicants. ac.uk.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c4622664-4693-ea75-0988-d00bb25405a8

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