Bachelor of Social Work
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
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
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
- Or an equivalent. Additional: You will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. You must meet Social Work England's suitability for registration requirements
- 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
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- Duolingo Not published
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
- Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
- GCSEs
- IELTS
- 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
- English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 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
| Campus | Coach Lane Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Communities and Education |
| Department | Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
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The program takes 3, 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £30,389 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,687 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, Duolingo Not published. An interview is required.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.