Overview
Bucks New University's Social Work (Hons) course is approved by Social Work England, meaning upon graduating from this course, you’ll be able to register as a qualified Social Worker with this regulatory board. Step into a career that changes lives and start making a difference with BNU.
What are my career prospects?
Our employer partners are committed to supporting the next generation of social workers and are eager to offer opportunities to our successful graduates each year. We’re proud of our consistently high employability rate among Social Work graduates—a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the quality of our programme.
During your both your first and final year placement, we actively encourage you to begin building professional networks. These placements often serve as a valuable springboard into future employment, with many of our graduates going on to secure roles with the very organisations they trained with or one of our employer partners.
We recognise that your journey to becoming a Social Worker does not simply end with graduation and we strive to provide a clear path from your education to your new career. You are also well-placed, on successful completion of our degree, to pursue further academic development via postgraduate routes such as our MSc Social Work course or MSc Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding.
A career in Social Work is a rewarding and worthwhile profession, with no day being the same, make sure you’re properly prepared for the future with a Social Work degree from BNU.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Working with Adults and Mental Health
- Social Work Law
- Working with children and families
- Practice learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work View 168 other Bachelors in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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
- A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
- UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.
- UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.
- You must have GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification such as Level 2 Functional Skills.
- Social Work is both an academic and vocational course so it's important you evidence any relevant experience you have, either in paid employment or as a volunteer.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15910 GBP / year≈ 15910 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Home Foundation Year: £5,760
Living costs
High Wycombe
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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