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Social Work at University of Chichester - UCAS

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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.
Apply theory to practice on placements Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners. We have cultivated strong relationships with several local authorities, where you will learn to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and gain a vital insight into the professional life of a social worker. Dedicated personal and academic support Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession. We have a long tradition of providing a supportive, student-centred approach to learning and teaching and we believe it is our role to help you develop both personally and professionally throughout your degree. This has culminated in our excellent rating in the national student satisfaction survey that has underpinned our well-established reputation for teaching Social Work. Social Work England approved This course is approved by social work regulator, Social Work England. By the end of the course, you will be ready to register with Social Work England and begin your career as a registered social work professional. On this course you will:
  • 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

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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7No element below 6.5

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16344 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 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.
Social Work at University of Chichester - UCAS