Overview

The Social Work degree at Queen's University Belfast is a combination of academic study and assessed practice learning opportunities. Practice Learning Opportunities are regionally allocated in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work Partnership and key stakeholders.

Career Prospects

Studying for a social work degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills, knowledge and values valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Queen’s is currently ranked joint 2nd in the UK for career prospects for Social Work according the Guardian University Guide (2019).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Law for Social Workers

Preparation for Practice Learning

Themes and Issues in Social Policy

Psychology for Social Work

Sociology for Social Work

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Sociology View 324 other Bachelors in Social Work in United Kingdom

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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

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics is required.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

Successful completion of the BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

or

Successful completion of the BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Access/Foundation Course

Successful completion of Access Course 70% (Level 3 modules).

All Access course candidates must have a minimum of a grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics or the equivalent in the Access Course.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4630 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4630 GBP per year during 36 months.

Northern Ireland (NI) £4,630
Republic of Ireland (ROI) £4,630
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £9,250
EU Other £18800
International £18800

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career Prospects

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Belfast

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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