University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
With significant contributions from experienced social workers and service users, this course combines university and practice-based learning and is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is delivered through the Centre for Social Work, which works to promote social and personal change and problem-solving in human relationships and communities. You will be taught by staff who have national and international reputations for the quality of their research and publications, and this knowledge informs their teaching.
Modules
The majority of academic teaching takes place in the autumn semester of each year. You will complete a total of 180 credits of modules. In year one, this typically includes human development, law, research methods, service user perspectives, and theories, modules and methods. Second-year studies cover safeguarding and critical perspectives, and include a dissertation. You can choose to specialise in social work for adults or children and families. Whichever option you choose, you will be qualified to work in any area of social work, anywhere in the UK. You will also undertake 170 days on placement in a social work setting.
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:
- L508
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
2.1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, plus GCSE English and Mathematics, C (4) or above. In exceptional cases, applications holding a 2:2 may be considered where there is evidence of extensive relevant work experience; GCSE equivalent tests, such as Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy qualifications cannot be accepted in lieu of GCSEs.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Assessment Day and Interview attendance is required
Other
Three months' full-time equivalent relevant work experience (450 hours) minimum.
English language requirements
GCSE Grade C (numeric grade 4) or above; IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.0 in any element.
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| EU | £24300* | Year 1 |
| International | £24300* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUndergraduate admissions
+44 (0) 115 951 5559