BA Social Work

Comments about BA Social Work - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• 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

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