What is Social Work? Social work is about encouraging change and human growth by supporting the social care and welfare needs of individuals, groups and communities. This degree is ideal for people who wish to work with individuals and families in vulnerable circumstances to help improve outcomes in their lives. The course would appeal to students interested in sociology, applied psychology and human development, health and social care, welfare studies, social policy, criminology, gender studies, Welsh studies, childhood studies and child care, family law and legal studies, community development and youth work. Why study at Swansea? • The Swansea University Social Work degree was ranked in the UK top 10 by the Complete University Guide for 2017, 1st for graduate prospects and and 1st in Wales in the Complete University guide 2017. • Social Work at Swansea was ranked fourth for student satisfaction in the 2015 National Student Survey results. • A recent Research Assessment Exercise ranked research in Social Work at Swansea University the best in Wales and 14th in the UK. • 100% of graduates are employed in a professional or managerial job 6 months after graduating. (Unistats 2016) • 93% of students say that staff are good at explaining things (Unistats 2016) • 96% of students say that staff have made the subject interesting (Unistats 2016) • Graduate starting salary of £28k on average (Unistats 2016) For a senior practitioner, this goes up to between £33,000 and £40,000. Senior positions include team manager which pays from £34,000 to £45,000. • Social Work is ranked 19th out of 80 (Times and Sunday Times 2017) • There are strong links between the Department and social services agencies in south and west Wales, and in local authority and voluntary sectors. • The 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. This social work 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. But University isn’t just about studying. Swansea offers a great student experience in a beautiful environment. There are plenty more lifestyle reasons why you should choose Swansea.

Year 1 compulsory Introduction to Social Work Social Work Services in a Diverse Society: Ethics, Values and Anti-Discriminatory Practice Undertaking and Using Social Work Research for Practice Human Growth and Development Introduction to Social Work Law Social Work in Practice 1 Social Work Practice Learning 1 Year 2 compulsory Theories and Perspectives in Social Work Social Work in Practice 2 Legal issues in Social Work and Social Care Social Work Practice Learning 2 Year 3 compulsory Critical Practice in Child Care Critical Practice in Adult Community Care Applying Knowledge to Enhance Practice Social Work Practice Learning 3 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 3 years of the programme. University based assessment may be via written assignment, group tasks, debates, presentations, court observation report, IT based examination, reflective essays, and creative arts group work. 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: L500

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Relevant social care work experience of at least 455 hours 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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