Applied Social Work
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Accredited by Social Work England: This course meets professional standards, allowing you to apply for registration as a qualified social worker upon graduation. • Hands-on experience: Benefit from two full-time work placements in frontline social work settings, gaining essential practical skills. • Expert teaching: Learn from experienced social workers and academics engaged in cutting-edge research and policy development. • Strong employment prospects: 95% of our graduates are employed in the social care sector or further study within six months of graduating. • Supportive learning environment: Our small class sizes and dedicated student support services ensure you receive the guidance needed to succeed. • Flexible learning: Blended learning approaches, combining in-person and online study, help fit your education around personal and professional commitments.
Key highlights
- Accredited by Social Work England, enabling registration as a social worker
- Two full-time placements in frontline social work settings
- Taught by experienced social workers and research-active academics
- 95% of graduates in social care work or further study within six months
- Small class sizes with dedicated student support services
- Blended in-person and online learning to fit around commitments
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Dip…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 112
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered social worker
- Children and families social worker
- Adult social care social worker
- Mental health social worker
- Youth justice officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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