7Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Why choose this course? Our BA (Hons) Social Work course offers a detailed and dynamic perspective of social work, covering theoretical perspectives, underpinning values and ethics, legislation and social policy and the impact of poverty and practice in Wales. You will: Benefit from our partnership arrangement alongside Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Local Authorities, enabling you to be hosted by and build relationships with potential future employers Be eligible for registration with any of the UK’s four Regulatory Bodies for Social Work upon graduation Undertake at least one guaranteed placement in a statutory (Local Authority) based setting Be taught by academics from a range of backgrounds with varied professional experiences and interests Have the opportunity to experience elements of practice within a safe, supported environment *This course is part of a subject area ranked 1st in Wales for Teaching Quality in the Social Work subject area league table in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025. *This course is part of a subject area ranked 2nd in the UK for Teaching on my course and top 10 in the UK for Learning Opportunities and Assessment and Feedback in the National Student Survey, 2024. *This course is rated 1st in Wales for Career Prospects in the Social Work subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025. Key Course Features: Diverse range of placements based on your identified learning needs Throughout this course, we undertake teaching sessions alongside other professional courses such as Policing, Nursing and Occupational Therapy, enabling you to understand different professional perspectives and training This course gives you the opportunity to work alongside Outside In, a unique group of individuals who are considered experts through experience and enable you to ‘complete the circle’ of learning by hearing from those individuals who have had involvement in social work, either by receiving services, caring for those that have or who potentially may need to access social workers in the future You will undertake a dissertation project in your final year around a chosen area of practice Please note, Social Work students must be registered with Social Care Wales, which is the regulatory body for all Social Workers in Wales.
Modules
What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) The first year of study encourages you to develop academic learning skills and initial understanding of core aspects of social work. With a significant focus on co-production, this year will build your confidence in entering the professional world. MODULES • Foundations of Co-production • Introduction to Poverty and Social Policy • Values and Ethics • The Life Course Perspective YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Year two builds on level four by expanding concepts and developing critical thinking. Considering more complex ideas and theoretical frameworks, you will explore the impact of decisions and actions in practice. MODULES • Social Work Skills • Law in Social Work Practice • Research in Social Work Practice • Interpersonal Dispositions • Conflicts and Dilemmas • Social Work in Wales YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) The final year of study encourages you to engage in critical discourses around social work practice and the nuanced balance required of personal and professional identities and application of creative practice. MODULES • Dissertation • Safeguarding in Context • Integrating Social Work Theories • Creative Practice 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. The programme is typically taught on campus with online sessions being scheduled as and when required in accordance with the ALF. It is a full-time course, with 3 days per week timetabled during periods of academic teaching and 5 days per week whilst students are on Practice Learning Opportunity (placement). Practice Learning Opportunities span 140 hours (approximately 20 working days) in Year 1, 560 hours (approximately 80 working days) in Year 2 and 700 hours (approximately 100 working days) in Year 3. Wrexham 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
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:
- 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 - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - CDDDDD
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
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 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 | £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
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