Social Work (Wales) (Q42)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies
About this course
Social workers support and protect some of society’s most deprived and vulnerable people. It’s immensely challenging and rewarding work, requiring a high level of motivation and commitment. We offer a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work alongside our employer partners. It opens up a host of opportunities to people who, for one reason or another, require a more flexible and individualised approach to social work training. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration as qualified social workers with Social Care Wales (SCW).Continue in your employment while you study, earning while you learn Study through work-based and distance learning Develop the knowledge and practical skills that underpin effective practice Learn to deal professionally with complex, difficult and sensitive issues Improve your career progression opportunities within social work
Key features of the course
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
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies