University of Lincoln

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Social Work

University of Lincoln

Faculty:School of Health and Social Care
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Social Work
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

The Social Work degree at Lincoln combines rigorous academic study with extensive practice-based experience, aiming to equip you with the personal and professional attributes required for a career in social work. Social work is a uniquely demanding but rewarding profession. Those who work in the sector have the opportunity to change people’s lives for the better. They empower individuals and promote social justice by intervening at the points at which people, policy, and society interact. Social workers must make sound judgements, often in conditions of tension, complexity, and uncertainty. These decisions can have profound implications for the individuals, groups, and communities they aim to support.

Students have the opportunity to learn how to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and are encouraged to see social work within its broader, multidisciplinary context. Practice placements form a key component of this program and you will have the opportunity to benefit from the School's well-established links with regional and national agencies. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Successful completion of the degree qualifies a graduate to practice as a social worker and to apply to join the HCPC register.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students from Canada should visit our Entry Requirements webpage for details: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/international/yourcountry/canada. We look for someone with an enquiring mind and who is able to offer opinions, but yet listen. Students would be required to have undertaken some sort of work with people prior to application. Students will need to be caring, patient, and have an experience of working with others this can be in the voluntary sector or previous social care work.
    Application Notes : All students are assumed to have a basic awareness of social work, which they will be required to demonstrate at an interview. The interview process will involve a group exercise, a written test, an individual interview, and an initial discussion with a service user. The University aims to notify all applicants who have been invited for interview of the University’s decision within three weeks of the interview date.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 22, 2016