Honours degree normally* 2:1 or above
GCSE Maths and English or English Language grade A-C or equivalent (Key Skills Application of Number Level 3, Key Skills Communication Level 3; or Functional Skills level 2)
*A second class Honours degree, at 2:1 is preferred. Applicants with a 2:2 plus substantial relevant experience and thorough understanding of social work will be considered for shortlisting.IELTS 7.0 with no subscore lower than 6.5.
Please note that applicants who fail to make clear how they meet, or plan to meet the entrance requirements in the year of application, will not be shortlisted to attend the applicant day.
Non-academic requirements
At Shortlisting:
In addition to clearly demonstrating how they will meet the academic requirements of the course, applicants must demonstrate significant experience relevant to Social Work and should indicate a clear motivation for applying for the course on their UCAS statement (UCAS code: L508). Significant experience refers to experience which develops relevant values and skills and applicants’ understanding of social work roles.
Applicants must provide one satisfactory academic reference, (if in education within the last three years), otherwise a reference on their UCAS form which supports the above statement about experience.
At Applicant Days
Applicants must pass a written test
Applicants must pass an interview
Applicants must sign a declaration confirming competence in IT
Declarations of Suitability:
Candidates who are successful in their written test and interview must complete a Declaration of Suitability form in which they will make declarations in respect to Criminal Convictions, Conduct, Health and Overseas Residency.
Where declarations are made the School Suitability Panel will consider those declarations in respect to its terms of reference. The panel may require that the candidate submits further information or evidence. The Panel may withdraw any offers of places on the course in line with its terms of reference.
