Course summary
Why choose this course? Social work is a challenging, rewarding and diverse profession which offers opportunities across a wide range of specialisms. This programme prepares you for the demands of the role by offering a balance of theoretical, practical and practice experience. The programme:
- Incorporates a minimum of 200 days experience across the three years of the programme on practice learning opportunities, working with a variety of services and agencies, in order to develop their knowledge, skills and values in practice settings. These learning opportunities take place within our partnerships with Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire Local Authorities.
- Features support of a focus group of individuals, ‘Outside In’, which plays a key role in ensuring students have an excellent understanding of the reality of individuals’ experiences of social work practice.In 2020 Outside In, won a Social Care Accolade for its part in educating the workforce of tomorrow, highlighting the key part this unique element of the course plays in ensuring students graduate with as much understanding as possible of the social work role.
- Teaching explores issues such as core values, underpinning principles and theories, social policy and complexities which may arise due to the circumstances of the individuals with whom professionals are working.
- Supportive learning environment
- Close links with local authorities learning opportunity providers
- On graduating you will be eligible for registration with any of the UK’s four Regulatory Bodies for Social Work
- Varied employment opportunities on graduation
- Course delivery by academics from a range of backgrounds with varied professional experiences and interests
- A range of teaching methods are used, utilizing, for example, seminars, lectures, workshops and group work.
- As well as rankings listed earlier, our Social Work degree is also part of a subject area rated Top 10 in England & Wales (11th in the UK) for teaching satisfaction, and is rated 1st in Wales for teaching & course satisfaction, in the Social Work subject league tables (The Guardian University Guide, 2023).
Modules
What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) The primary focus of this year is the development of academic and professional practice. This is done through a combination of academic study and 20 day practice learning opportunity. MODULES Entering the Profession -Developing Practitioner 1 Foundational Social Work Skills –Skills for Practice 1 Applied ICT for Social Work -Informational Analysis 1 Introduction to Social Policy and Poverty – Frameworks 1 Learning Together – Completing the Circle of Partnership 1 The Life Course Perspective - Individuals in Context 1 Practice Learning Opportunity YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) This year has a combination of exploring the theory and practice elements of the social work role and an 80-day practice learning opportunity. MODULES Conflicts and Dilemmas – Completing the Circle 2 Law and Social work –Frameworks 2 Interpersonal Dispositions -Developing practitioner 2 Exploring Social Work Skills – Skills for Practice 2 Social Work in Wales -Individuals in Context 2 Research for Social Work Practice -Informational Analysis 2 Practice Learning Opportunity YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) The final year is focused on drawing together the different aspects of the theory and practice together, and for the students to then undertake a 100-day practice learning opportunity. MODULES Integrating Social Work Skills - Skills for Practice 3 Dissertation –Informational Analysis 3 Responsible and Accountable Professionalism – Developing Practitioner 3 The Creative Practitioner – Completing the Circle 3 Safeguarding in Context –Frameworks 3 Practice Learning Opportunity The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways: presentations, essays, reflective learning logs, dissertation, and more. Students are encouraged to undertake learning needs assessments in year 1 if needed – this will lead to the best form of learning support being offered to students on an individualised basis. Teaching and learning Effective social work is about an integration of theoretical and practice understanding. Consequently the programme is taught in a range of ways and through various media. Students can expect to experience straightforward didactic information giving, as much as interactive role playing and group work. Demonstrating intrapersonal communication and team work skills are fundamentals of social work practice, so you are expected to actively participate and engage in all learning opportunities and styles. In response to C-19, the programme is being taught in a mix of on-campus and online sessions. It is a full-time course, with 3 days per week timetabled during the periods of academic teaching, and 5 days per week on practice learning opportunities. Practice Learning Opportunities are divided into 20 days, year 1, 80 days, year 2 and 100 days, year 3. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
A level - CDD - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW