BA (Hons) Social Work Degree Apprenticeship
About the course
Social workers support people when they need it most.
Taught by experts with real-world experience, you’ll study issues like homelessness, drug and alcohol use, disability and mental health as well as social welfare policies and the safeguarding of adults and children.
The Social Work Apprenticeship is designed to ensure that you are eligible to apply to register as a professional social worker with Social Work England on graduation and prepared to work with a range of service user and carer groups.
By developing skills in a workplace, you'll bring practical knowledge and experience back into the classroom, enhancing your learning and development as you actively link theory to practice.
This course is approved by Social Work England.
Year 1 - certificate stage (Level 4)
Year 1 studies are devoted to the knowledge-base of social work in relation to the psychology of human development, legal frameworks governing social work practice and theoretical concepts which focus on communication, assessment and intervention.You'll be ideally placed to link theory to practice, undertaking university study and ‘on the job’ training, supported by our skilled staff and practitioners.If you haven't been in formal study for some time, the study skills module in Year 1 is designed to hone your writing skills, referencing and digital learning.
Modules include
- Study Skills
- A Tool Kit for Social Workers
- Law, Social Policy and Society
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Interprofessional/interagency Working
- Theoretical Models and Practical Applications
Future prospects
As well as social work, you could pursue a range of other careers and roles. The skills learned can be applied directly in fields such as policing and charity work, or could be adapted to alternative careers with a people-focus, such as counselling.
Some students even go on to set up their own social enterprises to help meet the needs of their local communities.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
Selection to the programme is in partnership with employers and the potential for the applicant to complete degree-level study will be considered and assessed by use of an enhanced admissions process.
The admissions process will test awareness of the social context for Social Work practice, awareness of self, the ability to develop rapport and the potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills and values through professional training.
How to apply
For expressions of interest please email apprenticeships@hull.as.uk.
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