Course summary
This degree prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. You explore every aspect of the professional social work role; how it relates to other areas; and the ethical challenges of balancing initiative with accountability. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- This course is approved by Social Work England. Upon graduation, you are eligible to register as a qualified social worker, able to work in the sector across the UK.
- Four-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources.
- Specialist labs, lecture theatres and bespoke group study spaces.
- State-of-the-art simulation suites, mirroring real-life settings you may experience.
- Benefit from the University of Bedfordshire’s partnerships with councils and NHS trusts across our region, working together to train the next generation of health and social care workers.
- Progress with the support of academic staff who have all been practising social workers, some of whom continue to practise alongside their academic work.
- Learn from academics involved in current research and practice, ensuring their teaching includes the latest developments while preparing you for the realities of the field.
- Put your theoretical knowledge into action with our work-based approach to learning, from hands-on simulations and real-world case studies to industry placements and a research project of your choosing.
- Work alongside service users, social workers and students from related degrees, learning from their broad range of backgrounds and knowledge bases.
- Develop key transferable skills that will boost your career prospects.
- Fulfil your potential with teaching in small cohorts and guidance from your personal academic tutor.
Modules
Areas of study may include:
- Social work process
- Human growth and development
- Foundations for social work practice
- Diversity and difference
- Professional practice in a range of social work and related agencies
- Social work theory and methods of intervention
- Working within and across different welfare contexts
- Understanding the experiences of people who use services
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE grade C or grade 4 in Mathematics and English required. We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Applicants need a year of recent experience in a care based setting.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
Clearing contact details
Admissions
0300 3300 073
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing