BA (Hons)Social Work

Please note, this course is now full and will not be available in Clearing 2010.
You may be interested in our part-time BA Working with Children, Young People and Families degree which has a limited number of places in Clearing

UCAS Code: L500

What is the course about?

The social work degree combines a grounding in social sciences knowledge with practical experience to enable you to enter a professional career in social work. The course balances academic and practical experience and is approved by the General Social Care Council (GSCC), the accreditation body for social work training.

What will I study?

Year 1	Introduction to Social Work Introduction to Psychology Social Work Values and Ethics Communication Skills: Children and Families State and Society Learning Strategies
Year 2	Law Practice Learning I Working with Adults Child and Family Social Work Mental Health
Year 3	Users Perspectives Practice Learning II Organisations and Professional Development Social Work Research

*Please note these modules may be subject to change*

Is the course full-time?

Yes. Placements (which take place during the second and third year of the course) are full-time for up to 5 days per week (usually 9am – 5pm) and, although attendance at the university is usually required only 3 or 4 days per week, students are expected to undertake private study in addition to this. They will, therefore, need to manage their time and other commitments to facilitate this, throughout the course.

Is there a placement requirement?

Yes. Students will need to pass two social work placements in contrasting settings, one of which will include statutory work. The first will run for 90 days in your 2nd year from early September to January / February and the second in your 3rd year for 110 days from September to January / February.

What is the Bradford Foundation Year?

The Bradford Foundation Year usually forms the first year of a four year Combined Studies degree programme. However, students who successfully complete their Foundation year would meet the academic requirements (including those for English and Maths) for interview for a place on the BA (Hons) Social Work. If, following a selection interview, they are offered a place on the Social Work degree, they would be able to transfer directly to the first year of the programme. Students on the Bradford Foundation Year who wish to be considered for a selection interview must complete an internal application form during semester one. In order to be considered for interview they will also need to demonstrate that they have appropriate work experience in a social care setting.

Application and Admissions

If you are going to apply for the BA Social Work degree, we strongly recommend you look at the FAQs so that you know what to include on your application form

Admissions Policy

FAQs about the application process

Social Work interviews

For more information, see our BA (Hons) Social Work Flyer (PDF)

Bursaries and fees?

You may be entitled to financial help while studying this approved Social Work degree.