Social work has been an established course at Swansea University for many years and combines a commitment to both academic excellence and practical learning. There are strong links between the Department and social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors. This degree has been developed to prepare students for employment as professionally qualified social workers and lays the foundation for their continuing professional development. It reflects the key themes of contemporary social work in Wales. **Why study at Swansea?** - The Swansea University Social Work degree is ranked in the UK top 20 by the Complete University Guide for 2018 - 94.44% for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2017) - Ranked 12th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2018) - Social Work is ranked 9th out of 80 (Times and Sunday Times 2018) • There are strong links between the Department and social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors. • The post graduate degree is accredited by Social Care Wales (SCW). Graduates can apply to register with SCW as qualified social workers. This qualification is recognised by social work regulatory bodies across the UK.

In Year One, students will undertake academic study based on Singleton campus during Semester 1 and then placement learning in a social care agency during Semester 2. During Semester 1 students can expect to be on campus a minimum of four days per week. These are the Year 1 modules: SW-M01 ( 20credits) Theories and Perspectives for Informing Social Work SW-M02 (40 credits) Social Work Skills and Knowledge in Practice SW-M03 (20 credits) Critical Practice in Child Care and Law SW-M04 (20 credits) Ethics and Values in Social Work SW-M05 (20 credits) Undertaking & Using Social Work Research for Practice Students will undertake 200 days of practice learning across the 2 years. In Year Two students will be expected to complete a dissertation with supervised support from a member of the teaching team. A 100-day placement commences in late November. Here are the modules for Year 2: Year 2: SW-M06 (40 credits) Social Work Skills and Knowledge and Service Users' Perspectives SW-M07 (60 credits) Dissertation in Social Work Research and Evidence for Practice SW-M08 (20 credits) Critical Practice in Adult Care and Law Placement Learning Opportunities: In Year One students undertake a 20-day observational placement followed by an 80-day ‘direct practice’ placement. In Year Two students undertake a 100-day ‘direct-practice’ placement. The social work placements take place in the local authorities of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. Placement learning is full-time Monday to Friday, following agency hours. Modules are subject to change and departments reserve the right to change the details.

We assess our students in a variety of ways across the 2 years of the programme. University based assessment may be via written assignment, group tasks, debates, presentations, IT based examination, and reflective essays. Whilst on practice placements, assessment is via reflective commentaries and the completion of a practice portfolio. Students are required to meet certain National Occupational Standards of competency and to demonstrate practice in fitting with the Social Care Wales (2017) Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. Practice placements are assessed by a combination of written work and professional assessments using the National Occupational Standards for Social Work.

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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: L501

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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Year 1

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Undergraduate (hons) Degree (at least 2:2). Subjects in a social work related field, desirable. Relevant social care work experience of at least 455 hours of voluntary or paid experience carried out in a supervised social care setting or agency with a reference from the line manager/ supervisor to confirm you have the required 455 hours at point of application. You must clearly reference that you have undertaken a minimum of 455 hours in your personal statement.

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Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 95%

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Singleton Park
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