Overview

The Social Work course at University of Huddersfield is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence you’ll need to support people and communities with care and integrity.

You’ll learn through strong partnerships between the University and local social work agencies, including statutory, voluntary and service user-led organisations. These collaborations give you real insight into practice and the chance to develop as a reflective, thoughtful and ethical social worker in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work. The course emphasises anti-oppressive practice and the importance of working sensitively in a diverse society.

Your Career

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Education mental health practitioner, Family support worker, High intensity therapist, Social worker.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Care Planning

Applied Law

Readiness for Practice

First Practice Placement

Social Work Knowledge and Interventions

Think Family and Strength Based Approaches

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject.

Applicants with a lower second class (2:2) honours degree in a relevant subject will be considered on an individual basis.

GCSE English Language or English Literature (or equivalent Ofqual regulated qualification) at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. You do not require GCSE/Level 2 Maths for entry onto this course. However, please be aware that some employers may require this in addition to your completed degree.

All applicants should have relevant paid, voluntary, or personal experience in social care, community or third sector organisations.

You also need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearance prior to registration.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8225 GBP / year

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Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Huddersfield

Funding

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