Social Work BA (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

**OVERVIEW**The UWS BA (Hons) Social Work has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualify as a practising social worker and it is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).If you want to help improve the lives of others and kick-start your journey towards qualifying as a practising social worker, then the BA (Hons) Social Work is the place to start.This degree has been designed in collaboration with employers and service users to provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to qualify as a practising social worker.**PRACTICAL FOCUS**The first two years of the course cover the theoretical base for social work. The final two years concentrate on applying that theory and knowledge into practice on two practice learning placements.Placements are varied and have taken place in organisations, including:// Prisons // Children’s units // Hospices // Addiction teams // Women’s support and aid organisations In Year 3, you will complete 85 days of assessed practice learning placement in Term 2*.In Year 4, you will complete a social work dissertation and 115 days of assessed practice learning placement over Terms 1 & 2*.*Please note that start dates for placements can vary within the term, therefore your placement might run into Term 3. **PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**This degree has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) .**CAREER PROSPECTS****Jobs**Your Social Work degree will qualify you to work in a wide range of settings both in statutory and voluntary roles within adult services, children and families and criminal justice sectors in Scotland, across the UK and in many other countries.**Further Study**Social Work graduates can further their studies to master's and research degrees.

Education and Social Sciences