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Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Course summary
Social Workers support people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. They promote human rights and social justice in a career that is flexible, varied and challenging. Our Social Work England regulated degree course prepares you to be a professional within your chosen field of work in a range of social welfare settings including safeguarding, community and therapeutic services.
All of the staff who teach on your course have qualifications in social work and, in total, have over 120 years of practice experience in a wide variety of specialisms. We also have excellent links with employer partners across the region who will often support the teaching by bringing topics to life through case studies and discussion of contemporary issues.
A total of 170 days of assessed practice learning, through highly rewarding vocational placements in the community, will also help ensure you are well prepared for life as a Social Worker following graduation. You can read more about these below.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Social Work
Modules
Course Modules
Year One: Psychology for Social Work; Skills for Professional Social Work Practice; Sociology for Social Work; Understanding Social Work Law
Year Two: Evidence-Informed Practice with Adults; Evidence-Informed Practice with Children and Families; Mental Health and Social Work; Practice Learning 1
Year Three: Professional Social Work Practice; Research for Contemporary Social Work; Working with Risk and Complexity; Practice Learning 2
Assessment method
Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L500
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC
Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points
T LevelPass (C and above)
Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.
UCAS Tariff112-120
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE in English at Grade C (4) or above. Or accepted equivalent, please contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £17285 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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