BA Social Work
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
BA Social Work
Social work is all about people: it is an extremely rewarding and challenging profession. You'll need to be hard working, adaptable, honest and, above all, passionate about finding long-term solutions and supporting positive changes for children, adults and families. You develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to support people to improve personal, practical, psychological and social aspects of their lives.
As a student of BA Social Work at Essex you experience a lively, informal environment with many possibilities to pursue your own interests whilst being part of a multidisciplinary school. We provide you with an active and stimulating environment for your studies and the chance to really make a difference within an essential profession in today's society.
A unique feature of our School of Health and Social Care is that many of our staff work with our Local Authorities and other local agencies, which enhances our grasp of the contemporary links between academic research, the major issues of the day and practice.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Law and Social Policy
- Lifespan Development
- Professional Skills 1
- Interpersonal Skills for Practice
- Introduction to Sociological and Psychological Frameworks
Year 2
- Introduction to Research Methodologies
- Legislation, Regulation and Ethics for Practice
- Professional Skills 2
- Practice Placement 1
- Emotional, Relational and Mental Health Issues
Final Year
- Independent Study
- Research Perspectives
- Practice Interventions
- Practice Placement 2
- Critical Reflection and Professional Challenge.
Program Outcome
Approved by Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Within the School of Health and Social Care, we value the experience and opportunity that a placement can give you. It is an intrinsic part of many of our courses. Within ourBA Social Workyou will do at least 170 days in practice placement during your time with us - you will even have the opportunity to do an international placement as part of this.
Our partnerships with placement providers ensure you gain effective, high-quality training, allowing you to gain experience working with children, adults, families and communities.
When you are on placement, the placement provider is expected to meet the travel costs incurred as a result of work carried as part of that placement (i.e. travel to meetings, etc). However, you will be expected to meet the costs of travel to and from placement.
Program delivery
- First year modules reflect fundamental understanding and skills essential for social work practice
- As required by the Social Work Reform Board you will undertake a minimum of 30 days of development including interpersonal and communication skills
- Gain experience through a 5 day Child Study as part of Lifespan Development
- Second year placement of 70 days in a non-statutory setting
- You will be actively engaged with service users and carers who are experiencing issues related to their emotional and mental health
- Undertake a 100 day assessed placement in a statutory agency
- Explore your own practice and to develop further a specialist area of interest
- This course combines University learning, e-learning and work-based learning to help you enhance your practice skills
- Modules have their own accompanying webpages on Moodle where you can download relevant readings, power-points, podcasts and YouTube clips, and contribute to online discussions
- We also work closely in partnership with the NHS and the independent health sector to provide placement opportunities