BA (Hons) Social Work
- IELTS 5.5 Overall not less than 5.5
- PTE 59 Overall not less than 59
- IELTS Waiver : 12th English - B (Theory) or 60%
Overview
Are you interested in how people develop and what influences their behaviour? Do you want to help people at risk of harm? Are you interested in legislation and social policy?
This popular social work course, one of our flagship degrees will give you a rewarding insight into contemporary social work. You will:
- Be trained as a reflective and effective social work practitioner
- Gain hands-on experience through supervised placements in your second and third years
- Learn how to support, protect, and speak up for people in significant personal difficulty.
- Be eligible to register as a social worker with Social Work England
Your future career
We have more than 1,000 applicants for places on this social work degree course every year and limited places. To be accepted onto our social work programme is a massive achievement, and you’ll be well on your way to a rewarding career in social work. We’re the principal social work training provider in east London, so you’ll be in safe hands when it comes to finding a job after graduating. We’re fully accredited by Social Work England to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees.
When you complete this degree, you’ll be eligible to register with Social Work England and practice as a social worker. You’ll still be required to continue your professional development as part of your professional registration.
You’ll do this through what’s known as your ‘Assessed and Supported Year in Employment’, and you’ll have the option of gaining further qualifications, including a master’s degree. Through these courses, you can continue to develop academically and professionally in line with the framework agreed by The College of Social Work – social work’s professional body.