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Social Work - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Support and protect those who are vulnerable in society. You'll understand how individuals behave in families and communities.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a social worker and enjoy a range of employment options across a variety of sectors.

As part of this course you’ll:

Study psychosocial themes and perspectives, and theories and policies relating to social welfare and the safeguarding of adults and children

Complete extended placements in your second and third years, which will help fulfil part of the professional body requirements for registration

Integrate study with professional experience to develop the essential knowledge and skills required for a career supporting diverse groups of service users in social work

This course is approved by Social Work England and successful completion provides eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.

You’ll develop practical courtroom skills to support your understanding of social work law and safeguarding. This will include a family court and adult mental health tribunal experience undertaken in partnership with legal professionals such as judges and solicitors.

Academic learning is designed and delivered to support your practical social work skills and enable you to develop your professional practice. Social work placement opportunities are found across the health statutory social care, voluntary and community sectors, normally within the Leeds area. Your two work experience opportunities will prepare you directly for practice.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

With your theoretical knowledge combined with your placement experience, you will be able to start practising as a social worker straightaway. You could also access a range of other careers, such as mental health practitioner, drug practitioner or community worker. Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for registration with Social Work England.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 120

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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LBU is a global university, with alumni in 166 countries worldwide and a thriving Global Village network which welcomes and supports its students.
LBU is based in Leeds, at the heart of the UK. With over 70,000 students from across the world, Leeds is one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities.
Leeds Beckett celebrates the diversity international students bring and offers a range of scholarships to support all eligible students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    61st out of 75 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    120 67%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    64th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.11 78%

    53rd

    19

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