Social Work

University of Chichester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

Learn to work effectively with children and adults Our BA (Hons) Social Work is approved by Social Work England and prepares you for a career in an exciting, challenging and fulfilling profession.

We welcome a range of students with varying backgrounds, whether you’re a college leaver or a mature student.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed for current practice You will gain a combination of effective and relevant skills alongside up-to-date knowledge of how to work effectively with children, adults and a wide range of social issues.

The course begins with a carefully structured induction programme, before you move on to study modules designed to develop your personal and professional skills.

You will be supported throughout by a structured tutorial programme; linking university-based learning to practice placements.

Our course combines taught modules and high-quality practice placements. This ensures that you will be able to apply in practice the knowledge and skills gained in modules examining:

  • Diversity

  • Law

  • Adult and child development

  • Safeguarding

  • Mental health

  • Disability

  • Ethics

  • Social work methods.

    Apply theory to practice on placements Alongside your academic learning, you will apply theory to practice via placements with our local partners.

    We have cultivated strong relationships with several local authorities, where you will learn to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and gain a vital insight into the professional life of a social worker.

    Dedicated personal and academic support Your tutors ensure that you have excellent academic and personal support throughout your degree, as you gain a firm grounding in the skills, professional theory, and values of the social work profession.

    We have a long tradition of providing a supportive, student-centred approach to learning and teaching and we believe it is our role to help you develop both personally and professionally throughout your degree.

    This has culminated in our excellent rating in the national student satisfaction survey that has underpinned our well-established reputation for teaching Social Work.

    Social Work England approved This course is approved by social work regulator, Social Work England.

    By the end of the course, you will be ready to register with Social Work England and begin your career as a registered social work professional.

    On this course you will:

  • Gain the qualification necessary to enable you to apply to register as a professional social worker.

  • Learn from experienced and qualified social workers.

  • Study modules that are mapped to the national professional standards for social workers.

  • Receive targeted careers support to help you open future career opportunities in a variety of professional roles.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2461 Social workers
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2464 Youth work professionals
    1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chichester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £32,000

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    University of Chichester

    Chichester

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