The Social Work BA degree will give you a fascinating and dynamic experience, learning first-hand from service users, carers and practitioners, as well as our world leading academics. A career in social work is incredibly rewarding and plays a vital role within society, working in communities with vulnerable individuals and families to help improve their life’s outcomes, by protecting them from harm and abuse. Throughout the Social Work degree there will be an emphasis on the fundamental professional principles, including a commitment to human rights, social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. Key areas of practice, such as communication, relationship-based practice, and working collaboratively within organisations, are explored throughout our stimulating programme. There are also opportunities for inter-professional education, working with students from other health related disciplines, to develop your understanding of how social workers need to work together with other related professions to provide holistic support. As a student on our BA Social Work degree, you will become part of social work history, by studying in the oldest social work department in the country. **Why study BA Social Work at Birmingham?** - You will complete 70 days, professional practice learning, whilst studying on the course - You will complete a further 100-day professional practice learning placement during your time at Birmingham - There are additional opportunities to undertake further specialist placement-related teaching in areas of specific interest - The course is approved by Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England after graduating - There is a clear progression from the social work degree to professional practice and a significant number of our graduates find work in the agency or authority where they have been placed and many others are successful in gaining employment within the region

For a full list of modules and their descriptions, please visit our course page https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/social-work.aspx

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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: B32

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Other new UK qualifications will also be considered – eg, Cambridge Pre-U, Advanced Diplomas, AQA Baccalaureate, Open University 60-credit module.

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

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/social-work.aspx

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Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

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

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

Edgbaston
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Birmingham
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