Social Work PgDip
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Social Work PgDip prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. The course equips you with the skills, ethical principles, deep knowledge, critical awareness and reflexivity needed to both develop your existing knowledge and experience, and support you to pursue a career in this challenging and rewarding field.
Find out if you are eligible for a Social Work Bursary administered by the NHS Business Services Authority. Our Social Work courses are accredited by Social Work England. This accreditation is needed to practise in the sector.
Key highlights
- Accredited by Social Work England, required to practise in the sector
- Combines work placements, practical skills development and academic study
- Strong focus on applying social work theory to practice
- Develops ethical principles, critical awareness and reflexivity
- Eligible students may receive an NHS-administered Social Work Bursary
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social care 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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