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Course Overview

The social work profession acknowledges these difficulties and endeavours to support people to manage their situations and effect positive change.

USW's social work degree is based on the All Wales Assessment Framework for Social Work, which includes the National Occupational Standards for Social Work, and the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers.

This means you will graduate with the professional qualification required to register as a social worker.

The social work degree consists of academic and practice-based elements. Half your time will involve practice learning opportunities in statutory, voluntary, and third sectors. This will help consolidate your knowledge and skills and prepare you for practice.

What you will study?

The social work degree is split into two distinct areas: University study and work–based practice. Throughout your three years, you will study a number of subjects relevant to social work. This theoretical learning will provide a foundation for the practice-based element of the programme and each year you will undertake a Practice Learning Opportunity.

Year One: Social Work Degree

  • Human Growth and Social Sciences
  • Communication Skills in Social Work
  • Foundations for Practice and Personal Development
  • Social Work Processes
  • Law and Social Policy
  • Twenty-day Fitness to Practice Learning Opportunity

Year Two: Social Work Degree

  • Outcomes Focused Practice in Social Work
  • Application of Legislation and Ethics in Social Work Practice
  • Development of a Social Work identity
  • Integrating Research with Social Work and Social Care
  • Eighty-day Practice Learning Opportunity

Year Three: Social Work Degree

  • Competence in Social Work Practice
  • Social Work with Individuals, Families and Communities
  • Integrating Research in Social Work and Social Work Practice
  • Inter-professional and Multi-agency Working
  • One-hundred day Practice Learning Opportunity

Entry Requirement 

Entry criteria below detail typical offers. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Additional Requirements:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)

An interview is required. This will consist of a written test, group discussion and an individual interview.

At least 8 weeks’ work experience (approximately 300 - 400 hours) carried out in a supervised social care setting or agency with a reference from the supervisor submitted with your application confirming you have completed the required hours. This work experience must be completed prior to you submitting your application, and you must clearly reference that you have undertaken a minimum of 300 - 400 hours in your personal statement. In certain instances, we will accept completion of these hours by the time you are invited for an interview. 

Typical A-Level Offer

BBC

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade C and BB at A Level

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 29 overall including 5 or above in English at standard level

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent.

Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths.

Fees

Full-time UK:  £9000

Full-time International:  £13800 


This information was accurate on : 22/04/2021
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