BA Social Work

Institution University of Sheffield
Method At the institution
Location Sheffield
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Social Work

Objectives This is one of the first new Social Work degrees to be accredited by the General Social Care Council (GSCC), taught by a department with a long-established tradition of excellence in social work education. Our BA Social Work degree course came 2nd nationally in the Guardian Newspaper's 2006 Alternative University League Tables. The course combines academic study with progressively more practical involvement with social work practice. On successful completion of the course you will have undertaken 200 days of accredited placement experience and be a fully-qualified social worker on registering with the GSCC. Course fees will normally be paid by the NHS and students are usually entitled to a bursary of around £3,000 each year.
Entry requirements Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBC Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+CC Scottish Highers - AAAB - ABBB (at least one Advanced Higher with a minimum grade of B) Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB - ABBBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit - 1 Distinction and 2 Merits International Baccalaureate - 30-35 points Core requirements - Grade C in GSCE English and GSCE Maths
Academic title BA Social Work
Course description Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.

Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.

Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.

This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.

Typical First Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Introduction to Social Work 20

Introduction to Social Work Law in Practice 20

Child Observation 10

Communication and Interviewing Skills 10

Introduction to Social Inquiry 10

Introduction to Social Policy 10

Introduction to Sociology 10

Social Divisions in Contemporary Society 10

Transitions and the Life Course 10

Integral Study Unit: Information and Communication Technology 5

Integral Study Unit: User Perspectives in Social Work 5

Typical Second Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Practice Placement One 50

Anti-Oppressive and Reflective Practice 10

Assessment and Planning Skills 10

Family Stresses 10

Social Policy and Social Care 10

Social Work Law Case Studies (2) 10

Social Work Law in Practice 10

Theory for Social Work Practice 10

Typical Third Year Modules

Module/Unit Credits
Practice Placement Three 60

Extended Essay - Social Work 20

Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation in Practice 15

Family Stresses 10

Disability 5

Mental Health 5

Readiness for Professional Employment 5