BSc (Hons) Social Work

Department of Interprofessional Studies

Faculty of Education, Health and Social Care

The University of Winchester

Overview

Describing social work Entry requirements Selection processes Structure of the degree Course content of the degree Career and employment opportunities

Professional activity:

This degree is a professional course, leading to eligibility to register as a Social Worker. Key tasks include:Assessing needs, risks and circumstancesHelping people access resources/advocacyCommunication & EngagementFulfilling statutory dutiesWorking across agencies and disciplinesWorking with individuals, families, groups and communities

Entry Requirements:

Typical offer = 280 – 320 points

GCSE Maths & English [min. Grade C or Key Skills Level 2]

Competence in written & spoken English

Ability to use IT facilities

Relevant Social Care Work experience (paid or voluntary)

Appropriate personal & intellectual qualities

Enhanced CRB & Health checks

Participation in a selection process

Note: the work of the Reform Board

Selection process(as recommended by The College of Social Work)

Involves:

1. A written exercise

2. Participation in a group discussion

3. Individual Interview

Structure of the Degree:

Level 4:

‘pre-professional’ year

Level 5:

50% classroom & 50% field practice

Level 6:

50% classroom & 50% field practice

Course modules: Level 4

Introductory modules to: the nature of social work the policy and legal contexts of social work human growth, development and the social

environment [children and families, and adults]

social service delivery systems direct methods of practice indirect methods of practice social work practice – ‘fitness for practice’

Course modules: Level 5

Direct social work methods with individuals, families, group and communities

Social work with specific service user groups

Social work research

First practice experience [70 days]

Course modules: Level 6

Second practice experience [100 days]

Advanced social work methods of practice

Contemporary issues in social work

Research project

Career/employment opportunities:

Work in a range of organizations/settings - statutory, private, voluntary, independent

Children, Young People, Adults

Individuals, Groups & Communities

Social policy, social research & education