Social Work BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s BA Social Work degree aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values appropriate for work in a variety of social work settings. The teaching and learning on this degree in social work is delivered by qualified and registered social work academic staff that are actively engaged in research and regularly contribute to publications, consultancy and direct practice. This BA Social Work university programme is approved by the regulator Social Work England (SWE).
By the end of the bachelors degree in Social Work, you will have been assessed against the Professional Capabilities Framework and Social Work England (SWE) Professional Standards. Successful completion of the course enables students to be eligible to apply to register with Social Work England.
Key highlights
- Approved by the regulator Social Work England
- Graduates eligible to apply to register with Social Work England
- Taught by qualified, registered social work academics active in research
- Assessed against the Professional Capabilities Framework and SWE Professional Standards
- Prepares you for work across a variety of social work settings
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — Our BA Social Work Degree entry requirements for applicants include at least one of the following: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or 45 Merits on an Access Course or T Level - Merit.
- BTEC: DMM — Our BA Social Work Degree entry requirements for applicants include at least one of the following: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or 45 Merits on an Access Course or T Level - Merit.
- T-level: Merit — Our BA Social Work Degree entry requirements for applicants include at least one of the following: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or 45 Merits on an Access Course or T Level - Merit.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Youth Justice Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year
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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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