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Applied Social Work BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This applied course paves the way for you to register and practise as a qualified social worker, reaching out to help people from many different backgrounds to assess and tackle their problems.
‌Gain the skills, knowledge and professional qualification you need for one of the most worthwhile careers of all
Meet high standards: this course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, so you can be confident about the quality of the training you receive
Build a dynamic portfolio of skills and theories to work with your clients in a variety of settings
Gain vital experience on practice placements, where you can put theory into practice and increase your confidence on the frontline of social work
Develop your capacity to work flexibly in multi-agency teams, thanks to our strong focus on inter-professional learning
Be inspired by our experienced, enthusiastic academic team who put teaching first and are dedicated to your success
91.5% of students were in graduate level jobs six months after graduating
If you already hold a degree and are looking to qualify as a social worker, find out more about our MA Social Work.

We prepare you to work as a confident, caring and highly skilled social worker in a variety of settings. This wide-ranging course equips you with the skills, knowledge and theories you need to make a difference from day one in your role.

About this course

There is a growing demand for qualified social workers who can excel in a variety of fields, so this course opens doors to an exciting and diverse range of career opportunities.

Your role could involve addressing issues such as child protection, mental health, disability and youth justice or working with vulnerable or older adults. You could work in settings such as hospitals, day centres, social services, residential centres, schools and the voluntary sector.

Once you are a qualified social worker, you'll be expected to continue your professional development so you can keep up to date with current trends in the sector. You could also choose to specialise in particular areas of practice once you have qualified.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification

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Subjects

  • Social Worker
  • Social Work
  • Communication
  • Communication Skills
  • Communications Planning
  • Sociology
  • Learning
  • Attitudes
  • Research
  • Research Methodologies
  • Development
  • Developmental Economics

Course programme

What you will study

You'll study modules such as:

Stage one
  • Social Work Law and Policy
  • Communication Skills
  • Attitudes and Values
  • Preparation for Practice Learning
  • Applied Sociology
Stage two
  • Assessing Risk Need and Vulnerability
  • Research Methods for Practice
  • Mental Health
  • Practice Learning 1
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Substance Use
Stage three
  • Practice Learning 2
  • Independent Study
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Protecting and Safeguarding Children and Young People

Additional information

UK/EU fee
£9,250 per year (2020/21)

Applied Social Work BA (Hons)

Price on request