BA (Hons) Social Work

Course details may be subject to change. This programme will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to face the demands of this rewarding industry. You will be eligible for the NHS Undergraduate Social Work Bursary. The basic bursary rate is £4,862.50 and provides additional funding whilst you train and gain professional registration. The supplementary financial assistance supports with living costs and tuition fees from your second year of study. In the first year of the course, funding may be available through Student Finance. **The programme is regulated by Social Work England. We only accept applications for Social Work through [UCAS Apply now](https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/bca43823 3fe5 930c 6178 33696efbaa62?academicYearId=2023&backUrl=https:%2F%2Fwww.ucas.com%2Fexplore%2Frelated%2F2daba510 7fb3 dfee deaa b192ead4ac0e%3FstudyYear%3Dcurrent&courseOptionId=5e978068 ab48 4002 a9d9 d872b02417ed)** Our expert lecturers have worked in the field and have first hand knowledge of the social work sector. They will guide you through modules from psychology, human growth and development, to law and mental health. They will also keep you up to date with the constantly changing social work policies and legislation. You will have the opportunity to complete a range of social work placements to demonstrate and develop your social work skills, fully preparing you for employment.

Please refer to College website.

This programme aims to:[[[Develop the skills and knowledge you need to face the demands of this rewarding industry. ~ Opportunity to complete a range of social work placements to demonstrate and develop your social work skills, fully preparing you for employment. ~ Enable graduate social workers to demonstrate fitness to practice in line with the recognized professional standards. ~ Produce autonomous practitioners with a focus on evidence based practice. ~ Enhance your employability and career prospects. ~ Develop critically reflective practitioners. ~ Ensure study is influenced throughout by the experiences of service users and carers. ~ Ensure you are eligible to apply for registration as a social worker with Social Work England. ~ Prepare you for the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment in your role as a newly qualified social worker.]]]

You will be qualified to pursue a career as a Social Worker, however, it is possible to further embed your understanding of the industry by studying a Masters qualification.