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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHSP-AFB15: BSc(Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK AND APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UHSP-AFB14: BSc (hons) Applied Social Studies
UHSP-AFL15: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHSP-AFC15: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; ;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10145 Community needs assessment, groups and teamwork in practice 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10002 Social problems & social policy 6 Credits
SP10019 Introduction to social work 6 Credits
SP10043 Understanding society: Britain in global context 6 Credits
SP10178 Social work and life course 1 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10001 Social policy, welfare and the state 6 Credits
SP10044 Classical sociological theory 6 Credits
SP10179 Social work and life course 2 6 Credits
SP10282 Readiness for direct social work practice (RDP) 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20021 Critical reflection on professional practice 1 12 Credits
SP20131 Discrimination & empowerment: skills in practice 12 Credits
SP20255 Social work practice placement year 2 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20025 Theories & methods in social work 6 Credits
SP20246 Social work with children and families 1 12 Credits
SP20258 Mental health social work 1 6 Credits
SP20283 Social work with adults 1 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30248 Social work with children and families 2 6 Credits
SP30257 Working in a social care organisation 6 Credits
SP30259 Mental health social work 2 6 Credits
SP30304 Social work with adults 2 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30028 Critical reflection on professional practice 2 18 Credits
SP30035 Social work practice case study 6 Credits
SP30256 Social work practice placement year 3 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.