University of Wolverhampton

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BA (Hons) Social Work

University of Wolverhampton

Faculty:Institute of Public Health, Social Work and Care
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Social Work
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $19,047

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds (£11,475) to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate.

Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

The course is designed for students who want to enter professional social work, a profession which engages with people who experience levels of social disadvantage and/or discrimination. Typically you will want ?to make a difference? to help enhance people?s lives at a personal and structural level; to counter discrimination and oppression. The course will equip you with the appropriate knowledge and skills, as well as encouraging and enabling you to explore the value base necessary for qualified social workers. It will also prepare you for 170 days of practice over two placements.

This course will prepare you for social work practice and make you eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Social Worker which is mandatory for practice within the UK.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
Applicants will be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and two references (academic and employer). A minimum of 3 months work experience in a relevant area such as a social care or health setting, paid or on a voluntary basis is highly desirable. We also consider life experience for example, if you are or have been a carer or if you have experience of the care system and are able to reflect on these experiences we would consider your application.



* 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 April 30, 2017