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Social Work BSc (Hons)
Change lives and qualify as a registered Social Worker.
The study of Social Work involves a flexible approach to meeting the needs of individuals, groups or communities. This degree is based on the National Occupational Standards for Social Work practice and is delivered in partnership with local Social Work agencies and with representatives of individuals that use services and carers. It combines and integrates professional training in Social Work with academic study to degree level. You will explore the legislative provision of services and the importance of understanding Social Work within a Welsh, UK and International context.
Integration of theory to practice underpins this degree. Throughout your three years, you will be supported within practice by one of our host agencies and will be required to undertake at least 200 days of practice-based learning to consolidate your learning.
Year one presents an introduction to Social Work. You will undertake 20 days of assessed practice through which you must demonstrate that you have the interpersonal skills and values required to engage in work with people with social care needs and their carers. Study focuses on core values and skills, as well as broader social, cultural and institutional processes that frame the role and task of social work.
In years two and three you will apply and develop your knowledge, skills, values and competence in social work practice, so you can excel. You will complete a further 180 days in assessed practice learning settings (80 days in year two and 100 days in year three), which involves a minimum of two practice settings. This provides you with a range of learning opportunities to demonstrate competence in relation to National Occupational Standards for Social Work (2011) and the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care (2017). By the end you will be able to apply social work knowledge, skills and values including research findings into your practice and within academically assessed work.
You will be supported to evaluate the impact of inequality, disadvantage and oppression and to critically consider contemporary social work issues. On completion, you will be able to demonstrate professional judgement, intervention and critical and analytical reflection across your practice to be able to address complex social issues and be an accomplished Social Worker.
Module Themes
• Year 1: Introduction and Foundation
• Year 2: Applying Knowledge, Skills and Values
• Year 3: The Development of Competence in Social Work Practice
Your future
• On successful completion, you will be able to register as a qualified Social Work practitioner and work in the statutory, independent and third sectors.
• The degree also provides you with a platform to work in other areas such as probation service, education welfare, youth offending, politics, housing and social care.
• Many graduates continue to Master’s study for continued professional development or teach in further and higher education.
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: 3 years full-time
Entry requirements: Typical offer: 96 UCAS Points
GCSE English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications considered – see website
Entry is also subject to an enhanced level disclosure barring service check and a minimum of 13 weeks (455 hrs) of supervised (paid/unpaid) work in a social care setting
