Applied Social Work

Qualify as a social worker for one of the most challenging and rewarding careers of all. You'll meet high professional standards and gain invaluable experience on substantial work placements.

This applied course paves the way for you to register and practise as a qualified social worker, reaching out to help people from many different backgrounds to assess and tackle their problems.

• 'Gain the skills, knowledge and professional qualification you need for one of the most worthwhile careers of all
• Meet high standards: this course is approved by Social Work England, so you can be confident about the quality of the training you receive
• Build a dynamic portfolio of skills and theories to work with your clients in a variety of settings
• Gain vital experience on practice placements, where you can put theory into practice and increase your confidence on the frontline of social work
• Develop your capacity to work flexibly in multi-agency teams, thanks to our strong focus on inter-professional learning
• Be inspired by our experienced, enthusiastic academic team who put teaching first and are dedicated to your success
• 91.5% of students were in graduate-level jobs six months after graduating

If you already hold a degree and are looking to qualify as a social worker, find out more about our MA Social Work.

We prepare you to work as a confident, caring and highly skilled social worker in a variety of settings. This wide-ranging course equips you with the skills, knowledge and theories you need to make a difference from day one in your role.

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• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

There is a growing demand for qualified social workers who can excel in a variety of fields, so this course opens doors to an exciting and diverse range of career opportunities.

Your role could involve addressing issues such as child protection, mental health, disability and youth justice or working with vulnerable or older adults. You could work in settings such as hospitals, day centres, social services, residential centres, schools and the voluntary sector.

Once you are a qualified social worker, you'll be expected to continue your professional development so you can keep up to date with current trends in the sector. You could also choose to specialise in particular areas of practice once you have qualified.

Careers support

Our Skills Days include sessions where we invite our partner agencies to talk about issues such as effective job applications and interview skills. Former students who have secured employment will also share insights and advice with you.

Our Careers and Employment Service will provide you with help, guidance and support from day one of your course - and for up to three years after you've completed your studies.