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Social Work (SWC) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Work (SWC) BSc (Hons)
The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004 to meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, which, along with other Councils, agreed that all social work training would be offered at Honours degree level. One of the main features is the introduction of a pre-registration year. This means that when you complete the degree, you will then have to successfully undertake an assessed year in employment (AYE) before being eligible for full registration as a social worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Year one and Year two of this course will be t...
The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004 to meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, which, along with other Councils, agreed that all social work training would be offered at Honours degree level. One of the main features is the introduction of a pre-registration year. This means that when you complete the degree, you will then have to successfully undertake an assessed year in employment (AYE) before being eligible for full registration as a social worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Year one and Year two of this course will be taught at South West College and Final year will be completed at Magee campus.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
South West College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L506
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 65%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points (13 at higher level).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) including English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language and Maths at grade C or above. Essential Skills Communication and Application of Number are accepted as equivalent to GCSE M
A level
B,B,B
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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