Overview
Why choose this course?
- Study the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for social work practice at qualification level with adults and children in the private, voluntary and independent sectors.
- Social Work degree offered at the University of Bedfordshire will help you develop a deep and systematic understanding of current theoretical and methodological approaches and acquire the skills necessary for analytical research-informed practice.
- Gain skills in critical reflexivity and emotional literacy which underpin collaborative social work practice and proactive professional development.
- Benefit from classroom and placement activities which will enable you to develop collaborative and communication abilities that can be applied to complex problem-solving tasks.
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this course offers students a rewarding career path. In addition to gaining a postgraduate qualification, successful students will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and when registered will be able to pursue a professional social work career in a range of settings.
On this practice-based social work course, your studies will be supervised by experienced practitioners, and you can expect an induction, a protected workload and a study day most weeks while on placement.
How will this course enhance my career prospects?
Successful students will be eligible to apply to enter the HCPC Professional Register as qualified social workers and to work in a wide range of statutory, private, voluntary and independent organisations.
You will also have the benefit of an academic award at postgraduate level, demonstrating your capacity for deep understanding, initiative and the management of complexity.
These skills may equip you for further academic study such as a Professional Doctorate or PhD, or enable you to contribute to the knowledge base of your chosen profession with practice-based research.
Programme Structure
Course assessments:
- Working with people:
- theories and methods for social work practice
- Sociology and social policy perspectives
- Human development for social work practice
- Social work law, ethics and values
- Skills development and first (70-day) placement
- Critical issues in specialist and interprofessional practice
- Knowledge for social work: critically reflective and research-informer practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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National: Most postgraduate courses do not have specific application deadlines but we advise you to apply at least 30 days before the course starts.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Luton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Maths GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Health screening
- 2.1 Honours degree
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents33800 GBP / year≈ 33800 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents20000 GBP / year≈ 20000 GBP / year
Living costs
Luton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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