Social Work (3 year full-time course) BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
To provide students with a high quality learning experience to acquire the knowledge, skills and values to obtain gainful employment in social work.
Key highlights
- Develops the knowledge, skills and values needed for social work practice
- Focused on preparing graduates for employment in social work
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — A Level Grades: BBB
- BTEC — We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. To find out if the qualificatio…
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course
- HNC / HND: Merit — total of 120 credits) with overall Merit to include distinctions in 60 Level 5 credits
- HNC / HND: Distinction — total of 120 credits) with overall Distinction to include distinctions in 90 Level 4 credits
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Family Social Worker
- Adult Social Care Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Youth Justice Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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