Our Social Work BA (Hons) aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values appropriate for work in a variety of social work settings. Employment prospects for Social Work graduates are excellent and you will be able to pursue social work careers across the country. This course promotes an approach to learning that actively engages you with key issues and themes in Social Work practice. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop a range of communication skills through experiential teaching and learning facilitated by Service Users and Social Work Practitioners in readiness for direct practice. You will undertake 170 days of practice learning (placement). Through strong partnerships between the university and employer providers, you will be matched to a specific service. All placement providers are quality assured by the University. After successful completion of this programme, you'll be able to register with **Social Work England** as **Social Workers**. **By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:** - You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. - We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK** - Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. **The Northampton Employment Promise** - In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study. ✱ terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020.

**STAGE 1:** • Theories and Models for Social Work Practice (compulsory) • Academic Skills for Social Work (compulsory) • Understanding Law and Policy in Social Work (compulsory) • Understanding the Life Span in the Social Context (compulsory) • An Introduction to Professional Social Work Practice (compulsory) • Preparing for Professional Social Work Practice (compulsory) **STAGE 2:** • Social Work with Individuals, Groups and Families (compulsory) • Social Justice, Power and Professional Judgement in an Inter-professional Context (compulsory) • Research for Social Workers (compulsory) • 70 Day Practice Placement (compulsory) • Assessing and Managing Risk in Social Work (compulsory) **STAGE 3:** • Dissertation (compulsory) • Professional Identity and Transition into Practice (compulsory) • 100 Day Practice Placement (compulsory) * Students must take all modules. To be able to register with the SWE and gain the protected title of Social Worker students must pass all modules including the “P” Modules SWK3005P and SWK2011P. Students who do not complete the Honours Degree will be eligible for an Ordinary Degree upon successful completion of a minimum of 60 Level 6 credits. These can be from any Level 6 modules, whether identified as compulsory or designated. The name of the Ordinary Degree will differ from that of the Honours Degree due to professional body requirements. Details can be found in the relevant Supplementary Regulations. **Module information is quoted for 2021/22 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Assessment of learning during the course takes many forms and covers both theory and practice. Each module is assessed against the learning outcomes for the module. The format of the assessments includes essays, posters, reports, presentation, and workbooks of evidence. There is an exam in the course in the first year and placements are assessed through portfolios. In your third year you will complete a dissertation.

Social Work England

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: L500

Institution code: N38

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 (or C) or equivalent qualifications required. Please note that Key Skills or Functional Skills or equivalent are accepted at level 2 or above.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1

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