Social Work
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: L500 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: L500 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from four A-Levels (two of which must be A-Level equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two A-Level or equivalent qualifications.
112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from four A-Levels (two of which must be A-Level equivalent)
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About this course
Social work is serious, life-changing business. It calls for good hearts and strong minds.
What do social workers do? Where there’s a need, we’re there; wherever society is squeezed or stretched, we fill the gaps. From child protection to vulnerable adults, to the cost of living and the UK’s mental health crisis, it’s our job to find answers — for individuals, families, and whole communities. Social workers battle against discrimination, poverty, injustice, and inequality, and we earn victories every day. What’s more, we leave a lasting mark on the lives of those who need us.
It’s not always an easy job, but it is a deeply rewarding one. More than a career, it’s a calling. On this social work degree, we’ll deal in the real — the reality of practice, and of people. Prepare for an eye-opening, stereotype-busting journey of personal growth, as you explore the key issues, questions and processes, and emerge with the skills, knowledge and experience to be a professional social worker — someone who’s ready to make your own special difference to the world.
**Why study Social Work at NTU?**
- **Learn everything that employers expect to see** — this course is accredited by Social Work England.
- **Join a wider family** — our industry connections and opportunities stretch right across the Midlands.
- **Experience the real world of social work,** with 170 days of practice placements included as standard.
- **92% of our Social Work students enjoyed** and would recommend this course (National Student Survey, 2023).
Modules
Evidence-based practice and research underpin work in the social work arena so you will explore what works in practice settings. In Year One core modules may include: Preparing for Professional Social Work Practice, Reflective Assessment and Intervention Strategies, Life Course Development in the Social Context. In Year Two the modules may include: Practice Placement One, Engaging with Professional Social Work Practice, Legal and Statutory Responsibilities and Social Policy. Final year modules include: Practice Placement Two, Safeguarding: Working with Risk and Complexity and Working with Individuals, Groups and Families.
Assessment methods
The majority of your work will be assessed through coursework-based essays, reports and presentations. You'll also be assessed using formal examinations and online tests. The practice placements in years 2 and 3 of the degree also form an integral part of the assessment process. They are arranged and assessed by the University in partnership with statutory social work and voluntary social care organisations.
In response to student feedback, the University have introduced a policy ensuring marked work is returned to you electronically within three weeks of submission.
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We're short of social workers - so if you want a degree that is in demand, then this could be the one for you! There's a shortage of social workers all over the UK, and graduates can specialise in specific fields such as mental health or children's social work. If you decide social work is not for you, then social work graduates also often go into management, education, youth and community work and even nursing. Starting salaries for this degree can reflect the high proportion of graduates who choose a social work career - social work graduates get paid, on average, more than graduates overall, but not all options pay as well as social work. This is also an unusual subject in that London isn't one of the more common places to find jobs - so if you want to get a job near to your home or your university this might be worth thinking about.
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