Overview
The Social Work (Hons) at The University of Winchester provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals dedicated to challenging inequality and supporting vulnerable people across all age groups. This degree focuses on developing critically reflective practitioners who can navigate complex legal and ethical dilemmas with confidence. By integrating academic theory with extensive real-world experience, the programme ensures you are fully prepared for the professional demands of the social care sector.
Why Social Work (Hons) at The University of Winchester?
- Approved by Social Work England, ensuring you are eligible to register as a professional social worker upon successful completion.
- Benefit from a curriculum informed by service users, carers, and experienced practitioners to ensure learning remains relevant and impactful.
- Gain significant practical experience through 170 days of supervised placements across various social care settings.
- Experience a diverse range of assessment methods designed to mirror real-world professional tasks, with no traditional written examinations.
- Join a university where 90% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their course.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: GBP 16700 per year
- National fee: GBP 9535 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is structured to build your expertise progressively, moving from foundational concepts to complex professional practice. Modules may include:
Year 1
- Sociological Perspectives, Law, Ethics and Social Policy
- Use Of Self, Communication and Working with Others
- Research for Social Work
Year 2
- Psychological Perspectives of the Life Course
- Social Work Methods And Interventions
- Legal and Professional Knowledge Base of Social Work
Year 3
- Risk, Assessment and Safeguarding Work
- Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society
- Independent Study on Contemporary Practice
Careers with Social Work (Hons)
Graduates are equipped to enter a variety of professional roles within the statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors. Upon completion, you will be eligible to begin your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) as a qualified social worker. Career opportunities are available in diverse fields, including:
- Adult social services and mental health support
- Children and families social work
- Healthcare settings and multidisciplinary hospital teams
- Education and school-based social support
- Non-profit organisations and advocacy groups
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Role of Social Work in Society
- Law, Ethics and Social Policy
- Sociological Perspectives: Identity, Equality, Diversity and Values
- Psychological Perspectives: Life Span Development
- Use of Self and Working with Others
- Communication - Working with Service Users
- The Legal and Professional Knowledge Base of Social Work
- Professional Social Work: Methods and Interventions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Winchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 112-120 UCAS tariff points
Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
- A-Levels: BCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBC is comparable to ABD in terms of tariff points)
- BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
- T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level
- GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16700 GBP / year≈ 16700 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Winchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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