Course Summary

With significant contributions from experienced social workers and service users, this course combines university and practice-based learning and is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council. It is delivered through the Centre for Social Work, which works to promote social and personal change and problem-solving in human relationships and communities. You will be taught by staff who have national and international reputations for the quality of their research and publications, and this knowledge informs their teaching.

Course Details - Modules

The majority of academic teaching takes place in the autumn semester of each year. You will complete a total of 180 credits of modules. In year one, this typically includes human development, law, research methods, service user perspectives, and theories, modules and methods. Second-year studies cover safeguarding and critical perspectives, and include a dissertation. You can choose to specialise in social work for adults or children and families. Whichever option you choose, you will be qualified to work in any area of social work, anywhere in the UK. You will also undertake 170 days on placement in a social work setting.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: L508

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


2.1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, plus GCSE English and Mathematics, C (4) or above. In exceptional cases, applications holding a 2:2 may be considered where there is evidence of extensive relevant work experience; GCSE equivalent tests, such as Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy qualifications cannot be accepted in lieu of GCSEs.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

GCSE Grade C (numeric grade 4) or above; IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.0 in any element.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 7500.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
EU 20000.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1
International 20000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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