Social Work BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Paisley Campus

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Start date

09-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Paisley Campus

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Start date

09-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Dumfries Campus

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09-SEP-24

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**OVERVIEW**The UWS BA (Hons) Social Work has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualify as a practising social worker and it is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).If you want to help improve the lives of others and kick-start your journey towards qualifying as a practising social worker, then the BA (Hons) Social Work is the place to start.This degree has been designed in collaboration with employers and service users to provide you ...Read more


OVERVIEW

The UWS BA (Hons) Social Work has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualify as a practising social worker and it is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).If you want to help improve the lives of others and kick-start your journey towards qualifying as a practising social worker, then the BA (Hons) Social Work is the place to start.This degree has been designed in collaboration with employers and service users to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualify as a practising social worker.


PRACTICAL FOCUS

The first two years of the course cover the theoretical base for social work. The final two years concentrate on applying that theory and knowledge into practice on two practice learning placements.Placements are varied and have taken place in organisations, including:// Prisons // Children’s units // Hospices // Addiction teams // Women’s support and aid organisations In Year 3, you will complete 85 days of assessed practice learning placement in Term 2*.In Year 4, you will complete a social work dissertation and 115 days of assessed practice learning placement over Terms 1 & 2*.*Please note that start dates for placements can vary within the term, therefore your placement might run into Term 3.


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This degree has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) .


CAREER PROSPECTS


Jobs

Your Social Work degree will qualify you to work in a wide range of settings both in statutory and voluntary roles within adult services, children and families and criminal justice sectors in Scotland, across the UK and in many other countries.


Further Study

Social Work graduates can further their studies to master's and research degrees.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
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62nd
CUG Ranking
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128th
Social Work
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Work graduate salary at this uni
£31,000
UK Social Work graduate salary
£30,000

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C

Plus National 5 Maths and English at Grade C or above.

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plus English and Maths at Ordinary Level

Entry to Year 1 with HNC with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following titles: Social Sciences; Social Studies; Social Care; Early Education & Childcare; Working with Communities; Counselling; Health Care; Additional Support Needs: Managing & Supporting the Services); Childhood Practice; Social Services, plus Maths and English at National 5 Grade C (or equivalent)

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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.

£1,820 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£15,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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.

£15,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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