Qualification requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points. Accepted subjects: Health or Science-related subject. NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points. Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Health and Social Care. Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s). Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science. Applicants must have evidence of study within the last five years and/or current relevant practice experience in a social care setting. Places are subject to a satisfactory Occupational Heath Check, and a Disclosure and Barring Service report. Applicants should be aware that qualifications, personal statement, references, interview, group and written exercise all form part of the selection criteria for this course. Portfolio route: A Portfolio route has been devised for those applicants who have significant relevant experience of working with vulnerable people but do not meet the formal entry requirements. To follow this route you will need to: - Have three or more years' relevant experience in a role which involves experience of undertaking work with vulnerable people, and which can be transferable into social work practice. This involves work such as assessment, care/support planning, co-ordination of services with other professionals, and reviewing. - Have GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent. The portfolio is made up of the following: - A reflective account reviewing your own role, skills and areas for development in relation to your practice - 1,000 words - An analysis of a case that you have worked on - 1,000 words - A reflection on your performance during the direct observation and the feedback given by the social worker - 500 words - A report by a social worker on the direct observation of your current practice - Two references/testimonials - one from your line manager and one from a qualified social worker (again, preferably a senior social worker or above). To apply via the portfolio route, you will need to put the items above together in a folder (portfolio) and send it to the admissions tutor with an application form. The portfolio is then looked at by academic staff at the university, who will evaluate the work and make a judgement about your suitability for the Social Work programme. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an admissions day where they will undertake a written test, group exercise and individual interview.

Additional entry requirements

English language requirements