University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Social Work Practice

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This full-time, 3-year BSc Social Work Practice programme offers students an innovative and flexible route to professional qualification as a social worker. Teaching is delivered via a blended learning method underpinned by online lectures and enhanced with regular face-to-face skills development. For example, year one is taught approximately 70% online and 30% on campus.

The first year of study is largely preparatory, with two in-practice placements shadowing days undertaken. As the course progresses, complex concepts will be explored alongside developing skills in critical reflection and analysis. Placements will commence during your second year of study with a 70-day placement, enhanced by a 100-day placement in the final year.

Both placements are full-time and will require full-time attendance. The regulating body for social workers, Social Work England, require one of the placements to be undertaken in a statutory setting. Please note, students are responsible for covering the cost of placement including transport, accommodation, and general living expenses.

During both placements, students will be supervised by a Practice Educator who is a qualified social worker and responsible for assessment of the student whilst on placement. Please note that students are required to pass both placements in order to successfully qualify as a social worker. The regulating body

Key highlights

  • Route to professional qualification as a social worker
  • Blended learning: online lectures plus regular face-to-face skills development
  • 70-day second-year placement and 100-day final-year placement
  • One placement in a statutory setting, as Social Work England requires
  • Placements supervised and assessed by a qualified social worker Practice Educator
  • First-year in-practice shadowing days prepare students for placements

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits.
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits.
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall.
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — …accurately in written and spoken English. - Satisfactory completion of Occupational Health Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  • Additional condition: interview — Any alternative offer would be subject to a successful interview (where an interview has not already taken place), spaces available and meeting the course entry requirements.

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Adult Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Child Protection Social Worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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