Overview

This professionally accredited Social Work (Hons) programme from Swansea University will give you the academic knowledge and practical experience to begin a career as a registered social worker.

You will spend half of your time on placement with social work agencies, learning through observation and practice, and the other half being taught on our Singleton Park campus.

You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

Career

As a newly qualified social worker, you can expect a starting salary of around £28,000. Salaries for senior practitioners and team managers range from £33,000 to £45,000.

As a Social Work graduate, you will also be well placed to pursue further study or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Undertaking and Using Social Work Research for Practice

Human Growth and Development

Social Work Services in a Diverse Society: Ethics, Values and Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Social Work Law
Practice Learning Level

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 724 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Currently, we require 104 UCAS points.
A-levels/Welsh Baccalaureate*: Minimum BCC
GCSE Grade A*- C, in maths and English/ Welsh or the equivalent Key Skills 2 qualifications.
*We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Alternative Requirements
Access Diploma: For Distinction and Merit profile contact should contact the Admissions Tutor Joanne Pye or Rhael Thorton via swadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
BTEC: DDM
Irish leaving certificate: 330
International Baccalaureate: 33-34 points

Tuition Fee

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National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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