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Course Overview

What's covered in the course?

Our specially-designed degree will give you the skills and knowledge needed to make a
difference to people's lives as a professional and registered social worker.

You will learn about the social work profession and the needs of the people social workers support. We link theory and practice through a combination of academic learning and on the job placement opportunities.

You will gain a first-hand insight into a wide range of issues that you will face in social work practice, such as:

  • The care needs of vulnerable people
  • Safeguarding children and adults
  • The impact of poverty
  • Domestic violence
  • Substance misuse
  • Mental health issues

Through expert teaching and quality placements, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of different service user groups and the skills needed to safeguard the well-being of vulnerable people.

Why Choose Us?

  • This course is endorsed by the College of Social Work - after meeting their high standards as social work education providers
  • Approved by Social Work England (SWE), this ensures that we are practising the highest standards of education and delivering the very best learning opportunities
  • High employability rate - over 98 per cent of our graduates are in employment or training six months after finishing the course (DLHE 16/17)
  • We celebrate diversity and culture - we are proud to have one of the most diverse student groups in the UK, with more than 50 per cent coming from ethnic minority groups
  • Birmingham is the UK's second largest city, providing you with invaluable learning experiences and a vibrant culture to enjoy both personally and professionally
  • Exciting and challenging work placements, we support you through placements in order to develop your work experience and practical skills 
  • We will develop you to be a skilled, resilient and empowering leader, making sure you'll be fit for social work in the 21st century when you graduate
  • Study in our recently extended £71 million City South Campus, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and learning environments
  • Experienced and dedicated staff team will support you throughout the course, and you will have access to a personal tutor. If you've been away from education for a while, we also have a range of excellent resources to help you with study skills such as essay writing and research
  • The course covers all aspects of social work, enabling you to aim for careers in specialist social work agencies as well as roles in education and health. Our graduates have found jobs in children's and adult services, as well as third sector and private roles

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

120 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
Level 2 Qualifications
UK Qualification Requirements 2021/22
GCSE
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
  • Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy
  • English and mathematics
  • Pass
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2
  • English and mathematics
  • Pass
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Key Skills level 2
  • Communication and Application of Number
  • Pass
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Irish Leaving Certificate (Ordinary Level)
  • See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Scottish Intermediate 2
  • English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Scottish Credit Standard Grade
  • English Language and Mathematics at grade 2 or above
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Scottish National 5
  • English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
IELTS
  • Minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5
Plus one of the following Level 3 (and above) Qualifications
UK Qualification Requirements 2021/22
A level and Advanced VCE
  • BBB/ 120 UCAS points
  • A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
  • Including one of the following: Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A-level or level 3 equivalent
  • Excluding General Studies
AS and AS VCE

  • BBB/ 120 UCAS points

  •  

    A maximum of two AS-level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent level 3 qualifications

  • Including either Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A-level or level 3 equivalent

  • Excluding General Studies
Access to HE Diploma
  • Pass with 60 credits including 45 at Level 3, of which 24 Level 3 credits are at merit / distinction
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016 – present)
  • Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2002 – 2010)
  • DDM / 128 UCAS points ideally in a Health/Science related subject
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2016 – present)
  • Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) (2010 – 2016)
  • BTEC Level 3 National Certificate(2002 – 2010)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma (2016 to present)
  • Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (2016 – present)
  • Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
  • BTEC Level 3 National Award (2002 - 2010)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (from September 2014)
  • NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Grade B overall / minimum 120 UCAS points

Certificate in Higher Education (Dip HE)
  • Pass with 120 credits at level 4
  • Must be in a Health/Science related pathway
  • May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required

International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall
  • For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted
  • For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted

Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)
  • Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 120 tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3 up to and including 2016))
  • Must include one Health or Science related subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
  • DDM / 120 UCAS points in a Health or Science related subject 

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma (2016 - present)
  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma (until-2016)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (2016 – present)
  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma (until 2016)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science

Scottish Advanced Higher
  • Achieve a minimum of 120 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
  • Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCD.
  • Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers)
  • Must include one Health or Science related subject

Scottish Higher
  • Achieve a minimum of 120 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers
  • Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades BBCCC is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers
  • Must include one Health or Science related subject

T-Levels
  • 120 UCAS points (Merit overall)

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate - Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma – Core (awarded until 2016) ESW/KS Combined component
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
  • WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma (graded A* - E)
  • WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma (graded D* - P)
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science

WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science
  • 120 UCAS points
  • Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science

English Language Requirements:

English language requirements
IELTS

6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. 

Fees

Full Time UK students

3 Years: £9250 per year

Full Time International students

3 Years: £13200 per year

This information was accurate on : 06/05/2021
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