Course summary
This course is approved by Social Work England Gain the latest updates on legal issues affecting social work policies and how they affect the different methods and approaches used. Train to be a qualified social worker and gain a thorough grasp of the knowledge, skills and values that sit at the core of this rewarding career. Recognising the powerful links between personal and political issues, the course will assert the need to challenge inequality and safeguard vulnerable people. In your first year, you will study the legal frameworks, policies and theories - in particular psychosocial perspectives - that underpin social work. A practice placement will offer you the chance to hone your communication skills as you start to apply your knowledge in the field. In your second year, you will continue to extend and refine your understanding of the law. You'll also undertake a second practice placement and complete a dissertation. This course was approved by the previous social work regulator, the Health and Care Professions Council. From 2 December 2019, responsibility for the approval of courses transferred to Social Work England. This course remains approved by Social Work England. This means that people qualifying from this course can apply to become a registered social worker. Find out more Our course has an emphasis on practice learning and you will undertake two placements - 70 days and 100 days respectively - over the length of the course. These can take place in a variety of settings, giving you important hands-on experience. We've established close partnerships with local agencies that will provide you with rich and varied practice learning opportunities. This allows you to develop your professional skills - including undertaking statutory duties - within a supportive environment and with a highly qualified tutor and practice educator support. Why study Social Work at Leeds Beckett University...
- Approved by regulatory body
- Fantastic placement opportunities
- Expert teaching team
- Close connections with local authorities and organisations
- Specialist facilities
- Part-time study option
Modules
Year 1 core modules:
- Social Work with Adults
- Social Work with Children & Young People
- Preparation for Practice – Effective Engagement with People
- Practice Placement 1
- Models of Intervention
- Social Work Research
- Social Work Law for Qualifying Practice
- Social Work Research (continued)
- Practice Placement 2
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper 2nd Class Honours degree. GCSEs: English language and maths at grade C or above or equivalent are required. Key skills Level 2, functional skills level 2 and the certificate in adult literacy/numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements. You would normally need significant relevant social care experience and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the social work profession. You will need to relate your experience to the contemporary setting in which social workers operate. You will also need to provide a social care reference. Selection criteria will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements and only if you are successful at this stage will you be invited to an interview day. Interview days will involve an individual interview, assessment session and group work exercise. Applicants will be required to bring to interview photographic identification (passport, driving licence) and original certificates for all qualifications awarded to date. If you do not possess your original certificates, we recommend making arrangements to obtain copies in preparation should you be invited to a selection day. Enhanced health and criminal history check: Satisfactory health and enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. The DBS in the UK is currently not able to conduct overseas criminal record checks. International applicants, those without British citizenship and British citizens with a significant period of overseas residency therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country prior to entry on to the course. A UK DBS check will be required after enrolment. Applicants whose 1st laguage is not English require IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum 6.5 in each component) or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE