Social Work. BA Hons. Avery Hill Campus. gre.ac.uk/health

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1 Social Work BA Hons Avery Hill Campus gre.ac.uk/health

2 Why study this programme? The aim of social work is to help people to manage or overcome their problems and to maintain control over their lives. Social workers advise and support people at times of difficulty. They deal with problems such as the effects of ill health, disability, family breakdown, bereavement, discrimination, poverty and disadvantage. They also frequently manage crisis situations where children or adults are at risk and where difficult decisions need to be taken to protect people from harm. Helping people in these situations is rewarding but often very complex and challenging. The role therefore requires a high level of commitment and resilience. People who use social work services are often supported by social workers or multidisciplinary teams employing social workers and other professionals, including nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists. Social workers need to be flexible, open to new learning and able to recognise when support may be needed. They must respond to a wide range of situations and are required to co-ordinate packages of services for a service user group. They work in partnership with people to help them manage changes in their lives and maintain or develop their independence. One of the social worker s key aims is to involve service users in their own care and support. Co-ordinating and managing support brings many tensions and dilemmas, not least because many service users have experienced discrimination and poverty. Social work education at the University of Greenwich has a strong track record of

3 achievement and innovation. Carers and service users helped design our programmes and regularly teach on them. Our degrees adapt to changes in government policy, social work practice and new knowledge, ensuring that our students are given the skills required to do the job. The BA Hons Social Work degree leads to the nationally recognised qualification in social work and eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a social worker. Why study with us? The Department of Psychology, Social Work & Counselling, part of the Faculty of Education & Health, combines highquality teaching and research with a vibrant student experience. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in psychology, social work, counselling, public health, and health and wellbeing. We also offer other postgraduate options at Master s level as well as PhD programmes in health and social care and psychology. Our programmes provide our students with the opportunity to actively engage in critical analysis of contemporary issues and apply academic knowledge in a range of contexts. We collaborate with other departments and faculties across the university to ensure that the education and training we deliver is comprehensive and contemporary, providing the necessary tools for employment or further study. The department is located on our Avery Hill Campus, which is set in pleasant parkland in south-east London. Avery Hill has convenient transport links to our other campuses and to Kent and central London. The Students Union University of Greenwich ( organises a variety of sports and social activities on campus. What will you study? Year 1 Academic and Personal Development (15 credits) Introduction to Human Growth and Development for Social Work Practice (15 credits) Introduction to Diversity, Ethics and Values for Social Work Practice (15 credits) Introduction to Law and Social Work (30 credits) Introduction to Social Work Theory and Practice (30 credits) Introduction to Society (15 credits) Year 2 Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Review and Evaluation for Social Work (ASPIRE) (30 credits) Theories, Methods and Approaches for Social Work (30 credits) Legal Frameworks and Social Justice in Social Work Practice (30 credits) Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Misuse for Social Work Practice (15 credits) Research, Critical Appraisal and Evidence- Based Social Work Practice (15 credits) Year 3 Managing Risk and Complexity in Social Work (30 credits) Social Work Practice with Adults, Children and Families (30 credits) Understanding the Changing Context of Contemporary Social Work (30 credits) Research Dissertation for Professional Social Work Practice (30 credits)

4 Key facts UCAS code: L500 A BA/SW Attendance: 3 years full-time. We also offer a 4-year parttime in-service route for students who are sponsored by their own employers. Employers must guarantee to provide placements. Entry requirements: You should have: 300 UCAS points FROM EITHER A-levels OR a BTEC National Diploma PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English language and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications. OR An approved Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3 with the remaining 15 at either Level 2 or 3 with mathematics and English to at least Level 2. A minimum of 30 of the Level 3 credits must be at Merit or Distinction level. Disclosure and Barring Service If you receive an offer for this programme and indicate that you intend to take up the place, you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record disclosure. New filtering rules for criminal record check certificates mean that certain offences need not be disclosed by applicants. For a list of these, please visit government/publications, enter the keywords DBS list of offences in the Contains search field and click on the link. At interview, you will be asked: Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance? It is your responsibility to disclose these in accordance with the regulations. Failure to do so will lead to the withdrawal of an offer or your removal from the programme. For more information, including details of fees, please visit Occupational health assessment If you receive an offer for this programme and indicate that you intend to take up the place, you will be required to undergo an occupational health assessment. Final acceptance requires confirmation by the occupational health assessor that you are medically fit to undertake the programme. Additional requirements You must also have experience of caring for or supporting vulnerable people in a working or voluntary capacity. This might be combined with caring in a personal capacity. How to apply: Full-time students Home and EU students must apply through UCAS. Please carefully consider the programmes available and apply as early as possible. For further information and UCAS deadlines, please visit Part-time students Part-time in-service students must also apply online through UCAS and ask their employer to complete an employer agreement form, available from the university.

5 Career opportunities Graduates from this programme can find employment in social work and social care organisations in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors. Teaching and assessment You will be assessed through exams and coursework, including essays, projects and case studies. Service users and carers are very significantly involved in both the teaching and the assessment of students. Professional recognition The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is endorsed by the College of Social Work. If you successfully complete the degree, you will be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration as a social worker. Financial information For information on tuition fees and financial help, please visit gre.ac.uk/finance. Applicants for this programme may be eligible to apply for a social work bursary for Years 2 and 3. Information about bursaries can be found at

6 Your next step University Open Days are held several times a year. They include a programme of talks and offer you the opportunity to speak to staff and students. You may also be given a tour of the campus. Dates can be found at gre.ac.uk/opendays, or contact the Enquiry Unit for further information. Why not sign up as a Greenwich VIP and create your own Greenwich web page, personalised to your choice of programme and interests? Becoming a Greenwich VIP is a fast route to ordering our publications, booking a place on an Open Day and finding out more about the university. You can also receive text and alerts, and enter our online competitions. Please sign up at gre.ac.uk/study. Department of Psychology, Social Work & Counselling University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus Southwood Site Avery Hill Road London SE9 2UG For further information To find out more about studying at the University of Greenwich, please visit greenwich.ac.uk. Enquiry Unit Telephone: Fax: [email protected] This document is available in other formats on request University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg. no ). Registered office: Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS Every effort has been made to ensure that this document is as accurate as possible. However, the university reserves the right to discontinue any class or programme, to alter any programme or to amend without notice any other information detailed here. D February 15