University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Learn to work effectively with children and adults Our BA (Hons) Social Work is approved by Social Work England and prepares you for a career in an exciting, challenging and fulfilling profession. We welcome a range of students with varying backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student. Gain the skills and knowledge needed for current practice You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social issues. The course begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills. You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements. Our course combines taught modules and high-quality practice placements. This ensures that you will be able to apply in practice the knowledge and skills gained in modules examining:
- Diversity
- Law
- Adult and child development
- Safeguarding
- Mental health
- Disability
- Ethics
- Social work methods.
- Gain the qualification necessary to enable you to apply to register as a professional social worker.
- Learn from experienced and qualified social workers.
- Study modules that are mapped to the national professional standards for social workers.
- Receive targeted careers support to help you open future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles.
Modules
Our BA (Hons) Social Work course prepares you with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the challenging but rewarding social work sector. The course will explore the complexities and intricacies of working within social work, as you learn to work confidently with situations and dilemmas in practice with both adults and children and their families. You will underpin your theoretical learning with dedicated practical experience and assessment as you build the knowledge and confidence that you will need to progress through your career.
Assessment method
We use written assignments, group work, workshops, feedback, meetings and placements to develop your skills. The practice elements of the course are assessed through portfolio presentation and assessor reports. There are support sessions for particular assessments and a dedicated online platform for study skills to help support your written academic skills.
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
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
The interview is designed to assess the applicant’s suitability for the social work profession. It is expected that most students will have significant experience of a statutory care agency or voluntary/private organisation providing a social work or social care service.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | No element below 6.5 |
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
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | 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
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE