12Dec
UndergraduateCourse summary
HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS AND KICK-START YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS QUALIFYING AS A PRACTISING SOCIAL WORKER WITH UWS’S BA (HONS) SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMME. This programme provides a transformational student-centred learning experience, to meet the demands of contemporary social work practice. The programme is rich in practice authenticity and seeks to develop essential applied knowledge and skills to thrive in a challenging yet hugely rewarding social work career. Successful completion of the programme permits graduates to practice professionally as social workers across Britain and many other countries. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS • This programme has been designed in collaboration with key social work stakeholders to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualifyas a practising social worker. • Teaching covers a wide range of topics including professional assessment, critical thinking, anti-oppressive practice, legislation and theories and approaches to inform and intervene in practice. • Hybrid teaching across the programme is research informed, practice focused and designed to enhance the necessary skills and qualities required for you to thrive in practice. • Practical learning experiences are a key feature of the course, allowing you to apply critical knowledge and skills to practice. • The programme is rich in practice authenticity. UWS social work students should expect a transformative learning experience. You will be supported to develop your applied professional knowledge base, critical awareness skills, practice confidence and professional identity. • This programme has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council. PROGRAMME DETAILS Practical learning is integral to the programme. You’ll apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom via 160 days of practice-based learning in traditional and innovative settings.Placements are varied and have taken place in organisations, including: • Children’s and Families services • Justice settings • Residential care settings • Community care settings • Drug and alcohol support services • Gendered violence organisations CAREERS Graduates from the UWS BA (Hons) Social Work programme have an established record in securingrelated employment promptly upon graduation. The applied knowledge and specialist skills developed throughout the programme are key attributes sought by external social work employers
Modules
Year one Programme content and learning is focused on developing essential foundational knowledge relevant to the social work profession. Year two Programme content and learning is designed to enhance applied knowledge and specialist skills relevant to practising social work. Year three Programme content and learning develops abilities to apply learning to professional practice. Year four Programme content and learning is designed to increase confidence and competence with critical practice.
Assessment method
The programme prides itself on developing a learning community amongst social work students. Teaching uses a variety of methods to stimulate, engage and develop knowledge and skills. Students are expected to consolidate learning with regular reading and discussion. Programme assessment is practice relevant and varied. Assessment feedback commentary is identified as a strength on programme and will always seek to consolidate student strengths and identify areas for future development.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Scottish Social Services Council
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 108 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2
Scottish HNC - Pass
T Level - M
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP Access to Humanities; Access to Social Work; Access to Social Sciences with Grades ABB.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 84 points
A level - BBC
Scottish Higher - CCCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements
https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15250* | Year 1 |
| International | £15250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information.
Sponsorship information
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Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE