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BSc(Hons) Social work at UWE Bristol offers the grounding you need to become a skilled social worker – with the professional skills, knowledge base and placement experience that will help you stand out.
Learn to work with service users, carers and other professionals to enhance wellbeing. Gain the critical understanding, experience and skills to make informed judgements in complex situations. Explore contemporary issues in social work.
You’ll be taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff, most of whom are registered social workers.
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BSc(Hons) Social work at UWE Bristol offers the grounding you need to become a skilled social worker – with the professional skills, knowledge base and placement experience that will help you stand out.<br/><br/>Learn to work with service users, carers and other professionals to enhance wellbeing. Gain the critical understanding, experience and skills to make informed judgements in complex situations. Explore contemporary issues in social work. <br/><br/>You’ll be taught by experienced and enthusiastic staff, most of whom are registered social workers.<br/><br/>Get a direct route into practice with 170 days on placement through our links with a variety of partner agencies. Gain exposure to a variety of social work roles in statutory, voluntary, private and independent organisations. <br/><br/>The relationships you build with your placement providers, along with your professional qualification, will greatly improve your employability.<br/><br/>After completing the degree, you can register with the Health and Care Professions Council, so you can practise social work in England. You’ll be qualified to work with adults or children in numerous roles and sectors. Our students often find work with the organisations they’ve trained with on placement.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Glenside Campus
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Course Code
L500
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
112
No specific subjects required.
No specific subjects required.
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
No specific subjects required.
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