Social Work (Graduate Apprenticeship) BA (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

The BA (Hons) Social Work Graduate Apprenticeship is a fully funded degree designed for those ready to enter the world of social work and gain a professional qualification while in full-time, paid employment. It offers a flexible route to qualify as a registered Social Worker while remaining in paid employment. The programme's curriculum has been fully approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), ensuring it meets the national standards for Social Work Education.

This entry route is specifically tailored for existing staff currently working in social work settings who can demonstrate the required prior learning and practice experience. Applicants for this intake will enter directly into the second year of the four-year honours degree.

• Graduate Apprenticeships are fully funded, and therefore students on the programme can gain a university qualification while continuing to earn with their employer.
• Students will apply learning across live and simulated practice experiences, benefiting from integrating and consolidating their learning in real time at their workplace.
• The curriculum is designed to develop a wide range of core social work competencies, including: preparation for practice; relationship building; assessment expertise; effective intervention; practice review and evaluation; risk assessment and management; managing own practice; and promoting empowerment.
• Our flexible teaching approach includes face-to-face lectures, workshops, seminars, online activities and team-based learning and prepares students for agile working environments.
• The programme is supported by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the Scottish Government, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and a dedicated Industry Advisory Group composed of key employers and stakeholders.