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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Centre Warrington
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Centre Warrington
Full time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Make a difference as you prepare for a professional career within social work.
Course overview
We offer an exciting and stimulating three-year degree that, on successful completion, leads to eligibility to apply to register with the professional regulator as a qualified social worker. This course aims to enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and values and demonstrate your professional capability.
Why study this course with us?
You will study and prepare yourself for a professional career with a supportive and qualified core staff team. As well as excellent Learning Resources and Student Support and Guidance provision at the University, staff on the course have a wide range of specialisms and expertise.
You will be provided with frequent opportunities to discuss issues that arise in learning about social work in small discussion groups/action learning sets with other students. We also offer high quality practice placements supported by the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership (CMSWTP), which comprises four Higher Education Institutions, eight Local Authorities, three NHS Trusts and a voluntary sector organisation covering Liverpool City Region, West Lancashire, Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester.
Teaching methods
You will be taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, class discussions, seminars, case studies, tutorials, and audio and video material. You will also learn from practice placements with experienced Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors.
Assessment
Assessment methods include coursework assignments, essays, observations during practice placements, presentations, role play, open-book examinations, and observation of communication skills. The assessment of practice will reflect the professional capabilities framework for Social Work.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£9,250 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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