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Bachelor of Social Work in Extended

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Social Work (extended degree with a foundation year) taught in the School of Communities and Education on Northumbria's Coach Lane Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Social Work in Extended Degree to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Skills for Social Work Intervention
  • Community and Social Work. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Social worker

Curriculum

  • Four-year full-time degree that begins with a foundation year. Year 1 core: Introduction to the Social Work Profession
  • Skills for Social Work Intervention
  • Community and Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Policy and Law. Final-year core: Becoming a Professional
  • Study Skills
  • Valuing Self and Others.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer 72 UCAS Tariff points (56 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
  • Or an equivalent. Additional: Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Please note: Progression from Year 0 to Year 1 of this programme is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and Occupational Health Clearance
  • Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
  • Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
  2. GCSEs
  3. IELTS
  4. Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
  5. English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,389 GBP

Program details

CampusCoach Lane Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Communities and Education
DepartmentSocial Work in Extended Degree
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.