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BSc (Hons) Social Work

Social workers help people find solutions to their problems and live more successfully in their communities. Sometimes this includes helping them confront and manage behaviors that put themselves and others at risk. To succeed, social workers must work not only with service users but also with their service user’s families and friends, as well as other organizations including the police, NHS, and schools. This course covers subjects such as law, partnership working, assessment and interventions, social science, mental health, disabilities, and families and children.

During the three-year BSc program, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the social worker role. In your first year of study, you will undertake modules that provide core knowledge and skills, including human development across the lifespan, working with diverse communities and service users, key methods and interventions, and the policy and legislation which underpins practice.

The second-year and third years of teaching build on this to explore ideas in depth including issues of risk and need which social workers manage. The program concludes in the writing of a dissertation on a topic area of interest to you. Your learning will be supported by a total of 170 placement days and 30 skills development days.

Work placement

A distinct feature of the program is an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills through reflective practice
The placement days in statutory organizations enables you to develop competence in these areas by applying theory, methods, and values to your practice. There are excellent student support strategies in place to help you with your progress in these areas.

Campus Information

College Lane Campus

The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.

Intakes

Oct Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

After successful completion of your studies, you will be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory and private and voluntary agencies that employ social workers.

100% of our Social Work graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

On graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England. You’ll also be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory, private, and voluntary agencies that employ social workers.

After successful completion of your studies, you will be qualified to work in the wide range of statutory and private and voluntary agencies that employ social workers. These areas include, for example,

Children and their families, either to avoid family breakdown or where there is a risk of abuse of neglect;
Children with disabilities;
Young offenders
Foster carers;
Adults with physical or mental health difficulties;
Refugees and asylum seekers;
Older people;
Carers;

100% of our Social Work graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

Our programme will equip you with knowledge and skills to practice with children and adults throughout their lives.

Did you know a British Prime Minister was a social worker and social work lecturer? (Clement Attlee PM 1945-1951)

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UCAS Points

A Level

BTEC

DDM - BTEC National Extended Diploma in a Health or Social Care related subject

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics.

All offers are subject to an interview, written assessment, group discussion and enhanced DBS check.

Undergraduate (year 1)

Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted

Undergraduate (year 2/3)

Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher

University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield , England ,United Kingdom