Social Work, BA Hons.
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
This social work degree provides academic knowledge and practical skills you will need for a social work career. You will explore a range of social issues, within children and families and adult social work.
Our teaching staff are active in research and experts in their fields while social work placements with local authorities will give you the skills required to practise as a social worker. Graduates can apply to register with the social work regulator, Social Work England.
The BA Social Work at the University of Greenwich was approved in December 2020 in accordance with Social Work England Qualifying Education and Training Standards 2019.
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About this course
Our relationship with our partner agencies and social welfare organisations was commended by the HCPC. Our degree has strong work placement arrangements with local authorities as well as the private and voluntary sectors.
Applicants from a UK educational background:
120 UCAS points from A-levels, of which no more than 12 points should come from AS-levels.
We also accept equivalent qualifications, including:
BTEC/National Diploma
CACHE Level 3 diploma
International Baccalaureate
Advanced and Progression Diplomas
An approved Access Diploma in Higher Education (with a minimum of 2 distinctions in the course modules)
IELTS score of 7 or more with no component being less than 6.5.
What you should know about this course
Our degree ranks first In London for satisfaction with teaching - Guardian Guide 2020.
92% Overall Student Satisfaction in Social Work (2020 National Student Survey).
If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, our expert tutors will guide you on this fully-rounded course with excellent employability prospects.
If you're looking for hands on experience, our degree has strong work placement arrangements with local authorities and the voluntary sector.
When you complete this course you become eligible to register with Social Work England (SWE).
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Subjects
- Social Worker
- Social Work
- Mandarin
- IT Law
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Politics
- Evaluation
- Governance
- Options
- Sociology
- English
- International
- Global
- Law
- Project
- Citizenship
- Writing
- Comparative Politics
- Social Change
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic and Personal Development (15 credits)
- Introduction to Social Work (30 credits)
- Introduction to Diversity, Ethics and Values (15 credits)
- Introduction to Law and Social Work (30 credits)
- Sociology for Social Work (15 credits)
- Introduction to Human Growth and Development for Social Work Practice. (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Application of Law in Social Work (15 credits)
- Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Review, and Evaluation for Social Work (ASPIRE) (30 credits)
- Theories, Methods and Approaches for Social Work (30 credits)
- Evidence Based Practice and Research (15 credits)
- Disability (15 credits)
- Safeguarding Children and Adults (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Managing Risk and Complexity in Social Work (30 credits)
- Knowledge & Skills for Social Work Practice (30 credits)
- The Changing Context for Social Work (30 credits)
- Service Evaluation and Social Work Effectiveness (30 credits)
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Social Work, BA Hons.