Course Summary

We offer an exciting and stimulating three-year degree that, on completion, leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified social worker. This course enables you to develop your knowledge, skills and values and demonstrate your professional capability. You will need to be hard working, adaptable, honest and, above all, passionate about finding long-term solutions and supporting positive changes for children, adults and families in the future.

Course Details - Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course uses a wide range of assessment methods, including coursework assignments, essays, observations during practice placements, presentations, role play, open-book examinations, and observation of communication skills. The assessment of practice will reflect the professional capabilities framework for Social Work.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

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: L505

Institution code: C55

Campus Name: Warrington 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

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above


Grade C/4 in English Language or a nationally recognised equivalent. A Level General Studies accepted. Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs. Prospective students will need to have demonstrated their previous commitment to social care work, normally through completion of a minimum of 200 hours’ work in a social care setting.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

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

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
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

Additional Fee Information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Provider information

Parkgate Road
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Chester
CH1 4BJ

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