BA (Hons)Social Work

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Avery Hill Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	L500

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each band) CAE: 185 overall

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. - Provide recent evidence of caring or supporting vulnerable people in a working or voluntary capacity, this might be combined with caring in a personal capacity.This must be discussed and reflected upon in your personal statement - Undertake selection tests and an interview - Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check occupational health screening and meet residential regulations - Provide a current, valid passport on the day, if invited to a selection day.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/eduhea/l500

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Academic and Personal Development (15 credits)
Introduction to Social Work Theory and Practice (30 credits)
Introduction to Diversity, Ethics and Values for Social Work Practice (15 credits)
Introduction to Law and Social Work (30 credits)
Introduction to Society (15 credits)
Introduction to Human Growth and Development for Social Work Practice. (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Legal Frameworks and Social Justice in Social Work Practice. (30 credits)
Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Review, and Evaluation for Social Work (ASPIRE) (30 credits)
Theories, Methods and Approaches for Social Work (30 credits)
Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Misuse for Social Work Practice. (15 credits)
Research, Critical Appraisal and Evidence Based Social Work Practice (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Managing Risk and Complexity in Social Work (30 credits)
Social Work Practice with Adults, Children and Families and Communities (30 credits)
Understanding the Changing Context of Contemporary Social Work. (30 credits)
Research Dissertation for Professional Social Work Practice. (30 credits)

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities in social work settings exist in either social welfare organisations, in statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.