BSc (Hons) Social Work 36 months Undergraduate Programme By London Metropolitan University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Accredited by Social Work England, this demanding Social Work undergraduate degree will enable you to practise as a social worker.

You’ll benefit from our extensive links with statutory organisations, local authorities and the voluntary sector, as well as from the experience our lecturers bring to the classroom.

London Met is the preferred provider of the North East London (NEL) commissioning panel, representing the Social Work Development Partnership of five local authorities. The partnership has commissioned us to train existing social workers to supervise graduates starting out in social work, which means you’ll receive a continuity of support from London Met throughout your career.

This course is in high demand and applications outnumber the places that are available each academic year. For routes into social work, you could also consider other related and equally exciting pathways on our Leadership in Communities BSc (Hons), Youth Studies BSc (Hons) or Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) courses.

Our social work courses are also ranked eighth in the UK for course satisfaction according to the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Accredited by Social Work England, this demanding Social Work undergraduate degree will enable you to practise as a social worker.

You’ll benefit from our extensive links with statutory organisations, local authorities and the voluntary sector, as well as from the experience our lecturers bring to the classroom.

London Met is the preferred provider of the North East London (NEL) commissioning panel, representing the Social Work Development Partnership of five local authorities. The partnership has commissioned us to train existing social workers to supervise graduates starting out in social work, which means you’ll receive a continuity of support from London Met throughout your career.

This course is in high demand and applications outnumber the places that are available each academic year. For routes into social work, you could also consider other related and equally exciting pathways on our Leadership in Communities BSc (Hons), Youth Studies BSc (Hons) or Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) courses.

Our social work courses are also ranked eighth in the UK for course satisfaction according to the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Admission Requirements

7+
70+

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum of grades BBB in A levels (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Extended Diploma)
  • GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification, eg Functional Skills English at Level 2)
  • a minimum of 12 weeks' previous experience (at the point of application) either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working directly with vulnerable people, normally within a social care or health context – employer reference/s are required to verify your work experience
  • an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the Child and Adult Workforce, which is registered with the DBS Update Service.
If you do not have traditional qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing the Social Work (including foundation year) BA (Hons).

If you’re shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend an interview day. On the day, you'll undertake a test, participate in a group exercise and have an individual interview.

As part of the admissions process, you'll need to complete a criminal convictions, health and personal circumstances self-declaration check; present your original qualification certificates and your passport.

Please note, this course does not accept credit transfer and applicants can only apply for Year One entry.

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
19,500 GBP

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