Social workers support and protect some of society’s most deprived and vulnerable people. It’s immensely challenging and rewarding work, requiring a high level of motivation and commitment. We offer a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work alongside our employer partners. It opens up a host of opportunities to people who, for one reason or another, require a more flexible and individualised approach to social work training. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with Social Care Wales (SCW).
**Key f...
Social workers support and protect some of society’s most deprived and vulnerable people. It’s immensely challenging and rewarding work, requiring a high level of motivation and commitment. We offer a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work alongside our employer partners. It opens up a host of opportunities to people who, for one reason or another, require a more flexible and individualised approach to social work training. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with Social Care Wales (SCW).<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Continue in your employment while you study, earning while you learn<br/><br/><br/>- Study through work-based and distance learning<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the knowledge and practical skills that underpin effective practice<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to deal professionally with complex, difficult and sensitive issues<br/><br/><br/>- Improve your career progression opportunities within social work <br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
Application deadline
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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