6Jul
UndergraduateNottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Social work is serious, life-changing business. It calls for good hearts and strong minds. What do social workers do? Where there’s a need, we’re there; wherever society is squeezed or stretched, we fill the gaps. From child protection to vulnerable adults, to the cost of living and the UK’s mental health crisis, it’s our job to find answers — for individuals, families, and whole communities. Social workers battle against discrimination, poverty, injustice, and inequality, and we earn victories every day. What’s more, we leave a lasting mark on the lives of those who need us. It’s not always an easy job, but it is a deeply rewarding one. More than a career, it’s a calling. On this social work degree, we’ll deal in the real — the reality of practice, and of people. Prepare for an eye-opening, stereotype-busting journey of personal growth, as you explore the key issues, questions and processes, and emerge with the skills, knowledge and experience to be a professional social worker — someone who’s ready to make your own special difference to the world. Why study Social Work at NTU?
- Learn everything that employers expect to see — this course is accredited by Social Work England.
- Join a wider family — our industry connections and opportunities stretch right across the Midlands.
- Experience the real world of social work, with 170 days of practice placements included as standard.
- 92% of our Social Work students enjoyed and would recommend this course (National Student Survey, 2023).
Modules
Evidence-based practice and research underpin work in the social work arena so you will explore what works in practice settings. In Year One core modules may include: Preparing for Professional Social Work Practice, Reflective Assessment and Intervention Strategies, Life Course Development in the Social Context. In Year Two the modules may include: Practice Placement One, Engaging with Professional Social Work Practice, Legal and Statutory Responsibilities and Social Policy. Final year modules include: Practice Placement Two, Safeguarding: Working with Risk and Complexity and Working with Individuals, Groups and Families.
Assessment method
The majority of your work will be assessed through coursework-based essays, reports and presentations. You'll also be assessed using formal examinations and online tests. The practice placements in years 2 and 3 of the degree also form an integral part of the assessment process. They are arranged and assessed by the University in partnership with statutory social work and voluntary social care organisations. In response to student feedback, the University have introduced a policy ensuring marked work is returned to you electronically within three weeks of submission.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Social Work England
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:
- N91
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2024 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ