22Mar
UndergraduateBrunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career that impacts the lives of individuals, families and communities? On successful completion of the Social Work course at Brunel, you’ll be eligible to apply for Social Work England registration which is mandatory to practise social work. Through a combination of academic expertise and high-quality practice placements you’ll be prepared for your career in social work, where 95% of our graduates are in employment after completing their studies. Brunel is located in London, home to a diverse landscape of social work settings. Our academics have strong connections within the sector and you’ll benefit from excellent work placement experience, over 170 days in total. This Social Work England accredited course will equip you with the skills to tackle the challenges faced in social work today including problems such as county lines, cyber bullying, discrimination and extremism. You’ll learn about law, psychology, social policy and sociology, giving you a comprehensive understanding of various approaches. You’ll develop the skills to identify, understand and critically appraise evidence and research which can inform social work practice.
Modules
Year 1
- Applied Research for Health and Social Care
- First Placement
- Foundations of Social Work Practice
- Legal Frameworks for Social Justice
- Lifespan Behaviour and Development
- Practice Learning
- Professional Skills Development
- Social Policy and Sociology
- Social Work Theories and Perspectives
- Assessment and the Management of Risk and Complexity
- Effective Practice with Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Misuse
- Final Placement
- Practice Learning
- Professional Skills Development
- What Works in Social Work?
- The Dissertation
- Social Work with Children and Families
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through essays, exams and presentations. You’ll be expected to complete a total of 180 credits of assessed academic work along with a 60 credit dissertation.
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Course code:
- L509
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a related subject (e.g. Education, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Psychology, Law, Health and/or Social Care). A 2:1 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in a non-related subject with the appropriate experience will be considered. Applicants must demonstrate how their previous experience in paid employment, or structured voluntary work, with a relevant organisation has prepared them for a career in social work. While there is no formal requirement for a set amount of time spent getting work experience we normally expect at least a year’s full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience. Applicants should also demonstrate what they have learnt from their own life/educational/work/voluntary experiences as appropriate to their life stage and how these have prepared them for a career in social work. Each application will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must hold a GCSE Grade C (or grade 4) in English Language and Mathematics or an acceptable equivalent at application stage, and must possess basic IT skills prior to the start of the programme. An ability to communicate accurately and clearly in spoken and written English and the ability to think critically and analytically. Applicants will need to provide two references: an academic reference from their first degree and a character reference from someone who can testify to their suitability for a career in Social Work; All applicants must demonstrate: - appropriate personal qualities and life experiences - ability to reflect on and positively learn from significant events in their life - recent undertaking of pre-course preparatory work either by making use of training opportunities within their work or by undertaking relevant study - the ability to express themselves orally and in writing and the ability to think critically and analytically - and an understanding of the role of research in informing social work practice.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no less than 6.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 65% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | with a minimum of 20 in all subsections |
| PTE Academic | 64 | with a minimum of 58 in all sub scores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH