University of Central Lancashire

Social Work, BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you passionate about helping others? Our BA (Hons) Social Work meets Social Work England's standards, preparing you to support marginalised communities.

Key highlights

  • Meets Social Work England's professional standards for social work education
  • Prepares you to support marginalised communities

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 7.0 with no component lower than…
  • T-level: Merit — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 7.0 with no component lower than 6.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including English or equivalent Applicants will also need to be succes…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • Additional condition: interview — …English or equivalent Applicants will also need to be successful at an interview A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are re…
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …successful at an interview A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are required for this course.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Social Worker
  • Children and Families Social Worker
  • Adult Social Care Social Worker
  • Mental Health Social Worker
  • Youth Justice Worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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