📖Program Curriculum
You’ll follow introductory courses in Sociology and Social Policy to give you an understanding of the wider context for social work.
In addition you’ll take four modules that introduce you to social work knowledge skills law and policy and one which incorporates community-based practice. You’ll also take two other modules of your choice.
Semesters 4-8
You’ll benefit from working alongside postgraduate students who are studying social work at MSc level. Through a combination of well-supported work placements and class-room learning you’ll cover:
How to apply theory to social work practice with two assessed practice placements in Semesters 5 and 6. You’ll work directly with people who use social services as well as being supported and supervised by qualified social workers and other professionals.
Specific social work skills in relation to different members of society including: children; families; adults and people who offend.
In your fourth year you’ll write an Honours dissertation and carry out a piece of empirical research. We believe it’s vital to have experience in carrying out research to understand its relevance in practice.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
This programme is governed by the University's General
Undergraduate Regulations
.
Please note that this programme has exceptions to the General Undergraduate Regulations which are set out in
Exceptions to Regulations for Individual Programmes
Students who do not complete year 4 will graduate with the title "BA Social Studies" those who do not pass the final placement may undertake 60 credits in level 10 options from the Sociology and Social Policy programme and graduate with the BA with Honours Social Studies.
Year 1 Semester 1
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Social Differentiation (SPCU911) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Foundations of Social Work Theory and Practice (SWKU911) 20 credits
Option module
Select 20 credits from list
Module Credits
Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE) 20 credits
