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**This course encompasses contemporary issues in social work practice, and gives you the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be an effective social worker and make a positive difference to children, young people, adults, and their carers.**
This course is designed to develop your professional knowledge and skills so that you may achieve a recognised social work qualification enabling you to apply for registration with Social Work England.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
- Have developed the knowledge, cognitive skills, ...
**This course encompasses contemporary issues in social work practice, and gives you the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be an effective social worker and make a positive difference to children, young people, adults, and their carers.** <br/><br/>This course is designed to develop your professional knowledge and skills so that you may achieve a recognised social work qualification enabling you to apply for registration with Social Work England.<br/><br/>Upon successful completion of this course, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- Have developed the knowledge, cognitive skills, ethical understanding and interpersonal skills necessary for qualified social work practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Be able to recognise and work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds in ways that balances the need to be sensitive to difference, cultural and otherwise, whilst remaining committed to upholding universal social work values.<br/><br/><br/>- Have developed the self-efficacy, autonomy, self-awareness, reflective ability, emotional intelligence and the organisational skills to work as an effective and empathic social worker.<br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>There aren’t many careers that make you feel like you are giving back to society in the way that social work can. Social work is much more than ‘helping people’. At its best, it helps save lives, protect vulnerable people from harm and enhances the life chances of those in social need. Approved by Social Work England, on successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply to Social Work England to register as a social worker (additional costs apply).<br/><br/><br/>- The course facilitates transformative learning through practice-led and research-inspired teaching. You will be taught by a dedicated team of experienced social work academics which currently includes academics with substantial practice and research experience across a range of social work practice settings, including children and families and adult practice (staff subject to change). The course is designed around the applicability of learning to practice through the use of real-life case studies, serious case review findings, and the involvement of social work practitioners and experts by experience, to enhance the student learning experience.<br/><br/><br/>- The teaching curriculum reflects the changing demographics of society and emerging social issues. The decolonisation of the curriculum is integrated so that graduates have the required skills and capabilities to practice with diverse groups of people presenting with the complexities of modern-day social problems. Social work by nature is embedded in making a contribution to the betterment of communities and promoting social justice, responsibility, sustainability and social responsibility. Many of the modules throughout the course are aimed at equipping you with the awareness of the nature, causation and impact on people of current social problems and how you may constructively and creatively respond to these.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme to support the transition into a new learning environment. The course also emphasises the development of your emotional literacy and intelligence capacity in order to promote resilience and psychological wellbeing to practice effectively as a social worker.<br/><br/><br/>- You will put theory into practice as you undertake a 70-day placement in year two and a 100-day placement in year three. Practice placements are sourced by the university and are in a range of social work and care settings. On placement you will learn from complex situations and be supported by experienced social work practitioners.<br/><br/><br/>- The course has embedded the employability of graduates. We will support you in your final year as you transition to employment through a range of initiatives with local employers.<br/><br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.
Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and...
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact. <br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L500
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
120
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed [2] May also include AS level and EPQ [3] Specific subject not required
B,C,C,C,C
D:30
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Health/Social Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
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