University of Salford · Full-time
Social Work
The BSc (Hons) in Social Work provides cutting-edge approaches to teaching and learning. By engaging you in a critical and meaningful approach to practice, the course will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills needed to begin to recognise and addre…
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School of Health and Society · Social sciences
The BSc (Hons) in Social Work provides cutting-edge approaches to teaching and learning. By engaging you in a critical and meaningful approach to practice, the course will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills needed to begin to recognise and address some of the most difficult social problems facing individuals, communities and societies today. This course comprises periods of academic study and practice learning in a social work or social care setting. These practice learning opportunities enable you to safely apply and develop the learning that has been advanced in practice. This programme is approved by Social Work England. Teaching This course has an integrated approach to teaching and learning, focusing on lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as independent learning methods. You will undertake practice placements as part of the course. These will allow you to gain practical experience of the social work role in working with service users and carers. They will also provide you with the opportunity to explore and relate theory to a practice setting. Assessment A variety of teaching and learning methods are used, including: / Written assignments / Assessment of practice / Simulation / Case studies / Presentations
Getting in
As the university states it
Undergraduate degree: Applicants should have an undergraduate honours degree normally at 2:2 or above. - GCSE: English at grade C/4 or above (In some circumstances, Level 2 alternative certificated qualifications in English; and a lower degree classification may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss this before applying). - International Students: If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0 with no element below 7.0. Acceptance on the course is subject to satisfactory health and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
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