Social Work
University of South WalesNewport, United Kingdom
Course overview
Prepare to empower lives and become a qualified social worker through academic study and comprehensive practice learning opportunities hosted by Welsh local authorities.
Key highlights
- Leads to qualification as a social worker
- Practice learning opportunities hosted by Welsh local authorities
- Combines academic study with comprehensive practice learning
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — UCAS points: 96 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: MMM — 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC BTEC: Merit Merit Merit Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C and CC at A Level Access to HE: Pass the access obtaining a minimum of 9…
- T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass the access obtaining a minimum of 96
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English
- A-level: CCC — 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC BTEC: Merit Merit Merit Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C and CC at A Level Access to HE: Pass the access obtaining a minimum of 9…
- A-level: CC — …Merit Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: C and CC at A Level Access to HE: Pass the access obtaining a minimum of 96 UCAS points.
- Additional condition: interview — An interview is required.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
- Additional condition: work_experience — Work experience carried out in a supervised social care setting or agency with a reference from the supervisor submitted at point of interview confirming you have completed the required hours.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Community Care Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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