Overview

The Social Work (with Foundation Year) programme from The University of Lancashire will help you develop the academic skills and confidence you need to succeed at university, while introducing key areas of social care and social work practice.

You'll study a range of engaging topics as you develop your academic writing and study skills. Through hands-on learning and reflective practice, you’ll explore how to work effectively with individuals, families and groups in a range of settings.

You’ll also be introduced to community-focused approaches that recognise and build on the strengths and assets present within communities.

What you'll do

You'll learn in an interactive and nurturing environment, engaging in lectures and seminars. Your learning will be enriched with guest speaker talks and conferences.

You'll learn about key social issues, as well as social care practice. This will equip you with both the knowledge and skills you'll need for a range of careers.

You will develop your confidence as a student and the ability to participate in wider university activities.

Future careers

If you successfully complete the programme, you will have a range of opportunities in the health and social care field dependent on your choice of degree. If you complete your BA (Hons) Social Work degree, you will be able to apply to register as a social worker with Social Work England.

You could become a:

Children’s social worker

Adult social worker

Mental health/learning disabilities social worker

Private sector social worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study skills and Digital Literacy

Understanding Individuals, Families and Communities

Working with Individuals, Families and Communities

Asset-based Community Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 167 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

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General requirements

64 UCAS points at A2 or flexibility for work experience

BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

BTEC Diploma: MM

Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: P (D or E)

GCSE English C/4 English or equivalent

This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

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Overview

What you'll do

Future careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Preston

Funding

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