BA (Hons) Social Work 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of Sunderland |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

36,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Social Work is the essential first step to becoming a qualified Social Worker. Graduate will be eligible to register as a social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council. Social Workers improve the lives of a huge range of people. Social worker could work with people with learning difficulties, children and families, older people, people who have problems with drug and alcohol misuse, people who experience mental health problems, or disabled people. This course is taught via workshops, small group work, lectures, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning. Assessment methods include group projects/presentations, written assignments, portfolios of work, and exams at the end of some modules. On this course, students will learn about the role of a social worker and the legislation which is applicable to social work theory, research, ethics and values. Students will develop skills in problem-solving, communication, working with others and patience. Students will also learn about law, partnership working, assessment, intervention, mental health and disability issues.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Social Work is the essential first step to becoming a qualified Social Worker. Graduate will be eligible to register as a social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council. Social Workers improve the lives of a huge range of people. Social worker could work with people with learning difficulties, children and families, older people, people who have problems with drug and alcohol misuse, people who experience mental health problems, or disabled people. This course is taught via workshops, small group work, lectures, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning. Assessment methods include group projects/presentations, written assignments, portfolios of work, and exams at the end of some modules. On this course, students will learn about the role of a social worker and the legislation which is applicable to social work theory, research, ethics and values. Students will develop skills in problem-solving, communication, working with others and patience. Students will also learn about law, partnership working, assessment, intervention, mental health and disability issues.

Admission requirements

7+
120+
To apply for this degree you must have experience (voluntary or paid) in a social care setting. You can include placements which you have undertaken as part of college, but we do expect more experience than this. Experience could include volunteering during weekends, evenings, or holidays. We may also consider any personal experience you might have.
3 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,750 GBP
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International Students

36,000 GBP
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