Social Work Studies BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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London South East Colleges (Orpington Campus)

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SEP-24

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

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London South East Colleges (Orpington Campus)

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SEP-24

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**This degree is a one-year top-up for those who have already achieved either the Social Care Studies Foundation Degree or are able to evidence accredited prior learning up to and including Level 5 in related subjects.** It is a pre-qualifying degree in Social Work, and will equip you with the relevant skills, knowledge and values required to practise professionally as a Social Worker. The aim is for you to practise as a confident, capable, critical and reflective practitioner in a range of ...Read more


This degree is a one-year top-up for those who have already achieved either the Social Care Studies Foundation Degree or are able to evidence accredited prior learning up to and including Level 5 in related subjects.

It is a pre-qualifying degree in Social Work, and will equip you with the relevant skills, knowledge and values required to practise professionally as a Social Worker. The aim is for you to practise as a confident, capable, critical and reflective practitioner in a range of different settings using a strong commitment to social justice, application of professional values and recognition of the diverse needs of members of society. It is also designed to meet the quality assurance agency benchmark statements for social work and the chief social workers’ knowledge and skills statements for adults and children and families. The course meets the Education and Training standards of the regulator for social work, Social Work England.

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54/81
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58th
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106th
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16 Jan 24

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23 Oct 23

My course has provided me with all the learning necessary to begin my career with the knowledge and confidence I need. I am now a mature student with kids and have never felt this..Read more

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The University has general minimum entry requirements which all students must meet before they register with us. At the point of registration onto the first year of a degree, we require you to have achieved: a minimum of two A Levels. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS – normally a minimum 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

Foundation Degree Social Care Studies Or Accredited prior learning of 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 Credits at Level 5 in a related subject area with significant experience in a suitable environment. For example you may have previously completed the first 2 years of a BA (Hons) Social Work Selection is by interview and written test. If you do not have the above UCAS/GCSE requirements but you are a mature student, have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on case to case basis.

The University has general minimum entry requirements which all students must meet before they register with us. At the point of registration onto the first year of a degree, we require you to have achieved: an International Baccalaureate. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g. IELTS – normally a minimum 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

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23 Oct 23
MA Social Work
My course has provided me with all the learning necessary to begin my career with the knowledge and confidence I need. I am now a mature student with kids and have never felt this...
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

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Canterbury Christ Church University
The Walnuts Orpington High Street Orpington London BR6 0TE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bickley  0.6 miles away
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