Social Work at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Make a real difference to the lives of adults, young people and children by choosing this Social Work course, accredited by Social Work England. You’ll study a wide range of issues that affect people’s lives – like homelessness, alcohol or drug misuse, mental health and disability – and learn how they inform welfare policy and safeguarding. Plus, you’ll develop the real-world, practical skills you need to become an effective social worker during many hours in placement in the community as part of your degree. We work with some of the biggest employers in the region and our local geography gives you opportunities in everything from inner cities and seaside resorts to market towns – giving you a breadth of experience for your future career. Why study at Hull?

  • Supported, hands-on learning: Our course sets you up with a professional learning team right from the start. This means you’ll be working alongside qualified, experienced social workers immediately. Combining theoretical study with practical learning on placement is the best way of gaining the skills needed to be an effective social worker.
  • Get a cash award: From the second year, you can apply for a Social Work Bursary from the NHS, which is worth £4862.50 a year. It doesn’t need to be paid back and you can apply for both your second and third year.
  • Accredited qualifications: This degree is accredited by Social Work England. This means that as soon as you graduate, you can register as a qualified social worker.
Where could this take me? As this is an accredited social work course, many of our graduates work as social workers, supporting people in their community. The people-focused skills they have gained on the course are transferable to other careers too, though. Some graduates become counsellors or mental health practitioners, community workers, housing officers or welfare rights advisers. Others choose to go into the police, work in youth justice or children’s safeguarding, or become drug or alcohol practitioners.

Modules

Year 1 Core modules Becoming a Professional Human Development Across the Lifespan Social Work and Society Social Work: Theory and Practice Social Work and the Law Becoming a Research - Minded Practitioner Year 2 Core modules Social Work with Adults Developing Critical Approaches to Mental Health Becoming a Professional: Risks, Rights and Responsibilities Understanding the Contexts of Service Users' Lives First Placement (70 days) Year 3 Core modules Becoming a Professional: Decision Making and Professional Judgement Last Placement (100 days) Understanding the Contexts of Social Work Practice Social Work with Children and Families Plus two options from the following Domestic Abuse Working with Young Offenders Social Work and Substance Misuse Loss, Dying and Bereavement All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Social Work England

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L500
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C/4 Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Social Work. The test assesses the ability of the applicant to communicate their ideas clearly in written English; their analytical skills; and their ability to reflect insightfully on the values and ethics underpinning work with vulnerable people.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7This course requires IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each skill.

We may consider an alternative English Language test for entry to this programme. Please contact us at [email protected] for further details on acceptable equivalents.


Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £16500 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX


Clearing contact details

Online Clearing Enquiry Form
Admissions and Applicant Services

01482 466100

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August, 7am - 9pm Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm


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01482 466100

Social Work at University of Hull - UCAS