BA (Hons) Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship)
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
We are immensely proud of the Degree Apprenticeship programme. Social Work Apprentices are provided with excellent learning opportunities and support to build on their existing knowledge, skills and practice experience. The Social Work Apprentice degree programme is successful in part because we have established strong relationships with Suffolk County Council who have been our partners since the conception of the programme here at UOS.
Social Work Apprentices complete three whole years in practice in social work teams within the Local Authority, giving them a unique opportunity to embed their learning during this time. | Social Work is an exciting, fulfilling and deeply rewarding international profession. As a Social Worker you will work in partnership with adults, children, carers and families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in people's lives in order to improve their wellbeing and independence. Within the context of relevant Social Work legisl
Key highlights
- Three full years in practice within Local Authority social work teams
- Delivered in long-standing partnership with Suffolk County Council
- Builds on apprentices' existing knowledge, skills and practice experience
- Prepares you to work with adults, children, carers and families
- Learning embedded directly in real social work practice settings
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Social Worker
- Children and Families Social Worker
- Adult Social Worker
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Child Protection Social Worker
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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