This social work qualification is for students who already have a degree in any subject from a UK university. A shorter version of our BA (Honours) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41), it enables you to join the programme at a later stage, provided that you meet the entry requirements. This degree is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), and successful completion entitles you to apply for registration as a qualified social worker, working in either children’s or adult services. To take this course, you need to be working in a social care agency in Scotland, whether or not you’re sponsored by your employer. **Key features of the course** - 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

This version of the BA (Honours) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) allows you to enter the qualification directly at Stage 2, provided that you meet the entry requirements.

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This degree course is restricted to students working in social care in Scotland, who already have a degree in any subject from a UK university. For sponsored students entry has to be made through the employing agency: you cannot apply direct to the OU. A limited number of places are available to non-sponsored students – for more information contact The Open University in Scotland. Employing agencies and individuals who are interested in this degree should contact the Social Work Co-ordinator at The Open University in Scotland on 0131 226 3851 or email scotland@open.ac.uk. All candidates for the degree must: - have a qualification in maths at the level of Standard Grade Two (as a graduate, the English requirement is met by your degree) - show that you can communicate clearly in spoken and written English - demonstrate that you have the appropriate personal and intellectual qualities to be a social worker - take part in an interview - register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a social work student – this includes a Disclosure Scotland check.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/q50#am-i-ready

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