Social Work

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Our course comprises 180 credits and incorporates the core elements of the Social Work Benchmark Statement, including placement requirements.
Placements run alongside academic teaching throughout the year and the normal weekly pattern is one teaching day, three placement days and one study day. You should note the importance of making time available for private study, preparation and research.

Links with industry and professional recognition
Our course is approved by the General Social Care Council as a professional qualification in social work, and students must meet the requirements for inclusion in the student section of the Social Care Register.

Work placements
Two practice learning opportunities, of 100 days in each year, in contrasting settings, one of which will involve statutory intervention.

Associated careers
Careers associated with our course include: social worker, children's services, housing services, youth offending teams, probation services and residential social care.

Module guide
Core modules: Year 1

* Human Growth and Behaviour Across the Lifespan
* Communicating with Individuals, Groups and Communities
* Principles of Assessment and Intervention
* You will also undertake a 100-day practice placement.

Core modules: Year 2

* Accountability and Responsibility in Professional Practice
* Contexts of Social Welfare
* Postgraduate Dissertation
* You will also undertake a 100-day practice placement.

Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used in our course, including assignments, presentations, learning journals, portfolios and patchwork texts.
Learning and teaching is founded on the concept of the Masters-level student as an autonomous, self-motivated and self-directed learner, and the practice learning experience is the foundation from which the academic and theoretical aspects of the curriculum are developed. In addition to lectures, workshops and tutorials, learning is supported by practice debrief sessions, which provide a regular forum for students to share experiences and identify key learning from their practice placements.

Required subject(s): 6 months UK experience in social work or social care within the last two years, Honours degree in any subject at 2:2 or above Non-Academic Conditions: CRB Checks required, Interviews, Occupational Health clearance required GCSE(s) Required: Mathematics grade C or above and English Language grade C or above (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) * An Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) * GCSE passes at grade C or above in Maths and English * A minimum of 6 months experience of working within social work or social care, including the opportunity to observe and shadow a qualified social worker, that allows for the successful completion of a pre-interview written task designed to evidence a satisfactory level of preparation for assessed practice.International applicantsThis course is not available to international applicants requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa because the work placement element exceeds the 50% restriction imposed by the UK Border Agency.What is the IELTS requirement for international applicants?The requirement is 7.5 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.