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BSc (Hons) Social Work

Northumbria University

Institution
Northumbria University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Social Work
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L503
Typical offer
A-level CA, UCAS 96-112

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Social Work, focusing on professional practice within the social services sector. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake supervised practice placements across multiple years and must complete a final-year research project, while successful completion enables graduates to apply for professional registration with Social Work England.

Modules

  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • Introduction to the Social Work Profession
  • Skills for Social Work Intervention
  • Community and Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Policy and Law
  • Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Social Work
  • Academic Information Skills and Critical Reflection
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • First Placement – Preparation and Practice
  • Social Work Assessment and Intervention
  • Social Work Law and Ethics
  • Risk and Resilience
  • Research for Practice
  • Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
  • Developing Skills for Complex Social Work Practice
  • Rights Based Social Work Practice
  • Knowledge for Safeguarding Practice
  • Critical Research Project