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BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates)

Ulster University — Belfast, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) is a undergraduate Economics course at Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £18,030 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Economics · £18,030 per year

Intakes: September

Ulster University's BSc Social Work (2 year accelerated route) prepares graduates from a relevant degree to practise as professional social workers in a range of settings, over two years of full-time study on the Derry~Londonderry campus. It focuses on the skills, values and knowledge needed for practice, supported by social policy, psychology, sociology and law. Two assessed practice placements, of 85 days in year one and 100 days in year two, take place in the second semester of each year. After the degree, graduates complete an assessed year in employment before becoming fully registered. The course is accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Modules

  • Social Work Law 1
  • Experts by Experience, Citizen Educators and Communities
  • Preparation for Practice Learning
  • Theories and Methods for Assessment
  • Assessed Practice 1
  • Reflection on Practice 1
  • Case Study
  • Social Work Law 2
  • Family and Child Care
  • Interventions in Social Work Practice
  • Assessed Practice II
  • Reflection on Practice 2
  • Evidence Based Case Project

Careers

  • Children's Services Social Worker
  • Hospital Social Worker
  • Residential Social Worker
  • Criminal Justice Worker
  • Education Welfare Officer
  • Older People's Social Worker
  • Community Social Worker

Frequently asked questions

How long is BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) at Ulster University?

BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) at Ulster University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,030 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates)?

It is a undergraduate course in Economics.

What will I study on BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates)?

Modules include Social Work Law 1, Experts by Experience, Citizen Educators and Communities, Preparation for Practice Learning, Theories and Methods for Assessment, Assessed Practice 1 and Reflection on Practice 1.

What careers can BSc (Hons) Social Work (2 year accelerated route for relevant graduates) lead to?

Typical roles include Children's Services Social Worker, Hospital Social Worker, Residential Social Worker, Criminal Justice Worker, Education Welfare Officer and Older People's Social Worker.