Social Work
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: L500 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: L500 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
plus English and Maths at Ordinary Level
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 1 with HNC with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following titles: Social Sciences; Social Care; Social Studies; Early Education & Childcare; Working with Communities; Counselling; Health Care; Additional Support Needs: Managing & Supporting the Services); Childhood Practice. Entry to Year 2 with an HNC with A in the Graded Unit in one of the following subjects: Social Sciences; Social Care; Social Studies, plus National 5 Maths and English at C or above (or equivalent)
Scottish Higher
Plus National 5 Maths and English at Grade C or above.
T Level
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About this course
HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS AND KICK-START YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS QUALIFYING AS A PRACTISING SOCIAL WORKER WITH UWS’S BA (HONS) SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMME.
This programme provides a transformational student-centred learning experience, to meet the demands of contemporary social work practice. The programme is rich in practice authenticity and seeks to develop essential applied knowledge and skills to thrive in a challenging yet hugely rewarding social work career. Successful completion of the programme permits graduates to practice professionally as social workers across Britain and many other countries.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme has been designed in collaboration with key social work stakeholders to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualifyas a practising social worker.
• Teaching covers a wide range of topics including professional assessment, critical thinking, anti-oppressive practice, legislation and theories and approaches to inform and intervene in practice.
• Hybrid teaching across the programme is research informed, practice focused and designed to enhance the necessary skills and qualities required for you to thrive in practice.
• Practical learning experiences are a key feature of the course, allowing you to apply critical knowledge and skills to practice.
• The programme is rich in practice authenticity. UWS social work students should expect a transformative learning experience. You will be supported to develop your applied professional knowledge base, critical awareness skills, practice confidence and professional identity.
• This programme has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Practical learning is integral to the programme. You’ll apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom via 160 days of practice-based learning in traditional and innovative settings.Placements are varied and have taken place in organisations, including:
• Children’s and Families services
• Justice settings
• Residential care settings
• Community care settings
• Drug and alcohol support services
• Gendered violence organisations
CAREERS
Graduates from the UWS BA (Hons) Social Work programme have an established record in securingrelated employment promptly upon graduation. The applied knowledge and specialist skills developed throughout the programme are key attributes sought by external social work employers
Modules
Year one
Programme content and learning is focused on developing essential foundational knowledge
relevant to the social work profession.
Year two
Programme content and learning is designed to enhance applied knowledge and specialist skills
relevant to practising social work.
Year three
Programme content and learning develops abilities to apply learning to professional practice.
Year four
Programme content and learning is designed to increase confidence and competence with critical
practice.
Assessment methods
The programme prides itself on developing a learning community amongst social work students. Teaching uses a variety of methods to stimulate, engage and develop knowledge and skills. Students are expected to consolidate learning with regular reading and discussion.
Programme assessment is practice relevant and varied. Assessment feedback commentary is identified as a strength on programme and will always seek to consolidate student strengths and identify areas for future development.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
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The Uni
Dumfries Campus
Paisley Campus
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