Course summary
This course enables you to gain experience and professional capabilities which will help you to apply to register as a Social Worker.
- Gain experience in work placements where you can put theory into practice
- Study a course approved by Social Work England
- Apply for a bursary from the Department of Health and you may be eligible for funding towards your tuition fees and work placement travel expenses.
Modules
Modules include: international social welfare; preparation for practice learning; social work law; practice learning 1; practice learning 2; youth and crime; safeguarding adults; protecting and safeguarding children and young people; independent study.
Assessment method
Our teaching team uses a range of interesting assessment techniques to provide you with appropriate challenges and assess your development. These include written assignments, presentations, role play and viva voces.
Entry requirements
You'll need: A minimum 2:1 honours degree (except in exceptional circumstances) or international equivalent. GSCE grade C or above in English and maths or certificated equivalences, regardless of previous educational qualifications. Completion of a written test, regardless of previous qualification or educational background. To meet communicating and comprehension skills to International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) at level 7. To undergo a health check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The health check determines your fitness for practice. Confirm prior to interview/offer decision making that you can use basic IT facilities, including word processing, internet browsing and use of email. Demonstrate awareness of social context for social work practice, awareness of self, ability to develop rapport and potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills and values through professional training (Understanding the levels of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). *Accreditation of prior learning will not be considered for this course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14900* | Year 1 |
| England | £8775* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8775* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8775* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8775* | Year 1 |
| International | £14900* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB