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Social Work (Wales) (Q42)

1 Study option · UndergraduateDistance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

Want to make a real difference in people’s lives? As a social worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and protecting some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. It’s challenging and rewarding work that demands motivation, commitment and a qualifying degree. Our distance learning, work-based Social Work degree, delivered in partnership with employers, offers a flexible alternative to traditional social work training. It gives you the opportunity to train and qualify while continuing to live and work in your community. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with Social Care Wales (SCW).

Key features of the course

  • Continue in your employment while you study, earning while you learn

  • Study through work-based and distance learning

  • Develop the knowledge and practical skills that underpin effective practice

  • Learn to deal professionally with complex, difficult and sensitive issues

  • Improve your career progression opportunities within social work

How to apply

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Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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