This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
Bradford College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
A career as a social worker offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Social workers serve as advocates for those in need, providing support, guidance, and resources to help individuals navigate challenging life circumstances. Whether working with families, children, the elderly, or marginalized groups, social workers play a critical role in promoting social justice, mental health, and overall well-being. The ability to foster positive change, build connections, and empower others makes social work not just a profession, but a calling for those passionate about improving lives and creating stronger, more resilient communities. This course is approved by Social Work England, who is our professional, statutory and regulatory body. It combines applied academic study with social work placements leading to skills-based and academic assessments. We work closely with the Bradford Teaching Partnership (which includes Bradford Council, the University of Bradford and Bradford Children and Families Trust), voluntary agencies and people with lived experience of social work (co-production). Students form smaller teaching groups, providing high levels of pastoral support, provided by qualified and experienced social workers who bring a wide variety of practice experience and professional wisdom. Students can dial into masterclasses provided by both the British Association of Social Work and Social Work England, as well as access to online support and resources, in addition to their teaching. Two work placements (one 70 days and one 100 days) are included in the course.
Modules
Year 4: Introduction to Psychology and Human Development Readiness for Direct Practice 1 Readiness for Direct Practice 2 Social Work Theory and Practice Equality, Empowerment and Rights The Politics of Social Policy Year 5: Adult Social Work Practice Social Work Law Evidence Based Practice Adversity, Trauma and Resilience Preparation for Professional Practice 1 Professional Practice 1 Social Work with Children, Young People and Families Year 6: International Social Work Practice Mental Health Social Work Inclusive Assessment and Decision Making Preparation for Professional Practice 2 Professional Practice and Research Risk Assessment and Professional Judgement
Assessment method
Assessment includes: Essays Examination Presentations – group and individual Group work Book club Online forums and peer learning groups Communication skills workshops Assignments Portfolios Assessed skills days Social Work assessment reports Digital story telling Recorded Role Plays Direct observations in practice Reflective journals Case studies Research in Practice
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
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:
- B60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - CCCD - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Scottish Higher - CDD
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Suitable candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection procedure where they will undertake a written exercise and a group exercise. We are looking for a commitment to social work as a career and to the values of anti-discriminatory practice and social inclusion. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of 100 hours of paid or voluntary work experience before starting the course. A satisfactory DBS certificate and health check are also required. There may be opportunities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for academic work in the last five years.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Enhanced DBS certificate required for the Child and Adult Workforce.
Health checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete an online health questionnaire.
Interview
Candidates will be required to undertake a written exercise and a group exercise and will be interviewed as part of the selection procedure. We are looking for a commitment to social work as a career and to the values of anti-discriminatory practice and social inclusion.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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
Bradford College is committed to delivering quality, affordable degrees. We work hard to cut the cost and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The tuition fee rate per year is fixed for the duration of the course providing there is no break in study.
You will not be asked to pay these fees up front, as you should be eligible for loans to cover the tuition fees and assist with living expenses from Student Finance England. However, please ensure that you have made your application and secured funding for your course prior to registration.
Provider information
Bradford College
Great Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1AY