Social Work BA (Hons)

Make a difference as you prepare for a professional career within social work.

We offer an exciting and stimulating three-year degree that, on successful completion, leads to eligibility to apply to register with the professional regulator as a qualified social worker. This course aims to enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and values and demonstrate your professional capability.

Why study this course with us?

You will study and prepare yourself for a professional career with a supportive and qualified core staff team. As well as excellent Learning Resources and Student Support and Guidance provision at the University, staff on the course have a wide range of specialisms and expertise.

You will be provided with frequent opportunities to discuss issues that arise in learning about social work in small discussion groups/action learning sets with other students. We also offer high quality practice placements supported by the

 

Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership (CMSWTP),

 

which comprises four Higher Education Institutions, eight Local Authorities, three NHS Trusts and a voluntary sector organisation covering Liverpool City Region, West Lancashire, Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester. 

Experienced practice teachers and assessors are committed to your personal and professional development. You will also benefit from input from partners who have used social work services, or cared for people who have.

Typical Entry

     

72 UCAS points

UCAS points

GCE A Level

       

72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels

Other vocational qualifications at Level 3 will also be considered, such as NVQs.

If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then we can consider you and our Foundation Year will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.

BTEC

     

BTEC Extended Diploma MMP

BTEC Diploma MM

Irish/Scottish Highers

    

Irish Higher - H4, H4, H4, H4

Scottish Highers - CCCC

International Baccalaureate

       

24 points

Access requirements

     

Access Diploma - Pass overall

IELTS

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences, such as through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to individual goals and aspirations, and provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.