Undergraduate

Social Work (Northern Ireland)

UK University

Overview

Social Work (Northern Ireland) is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Social Work is assessed mainly through extended written work rather than examinations.

Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.

Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

Only a Social Work England approved course leads to registration, and registration is what lets you practise. Demand is high across the country, caseloads are heavy, and the assessed and supported year in employment follows qualification.

Roles graduates go into

  • Social worker in children's or adult services
  • Mental health social worker
  • Safeguarding practitioner
  • Fostering and adoption social worker
  • Team manager in time
  • Independent reviewing officer

Where they work

  • Local authority children's and adult services
  • NHS mental health trusts
  • Charities and voluntary providers
  • Fostering and adoption agencies
  • Youth justice and probation
After the course

Registration with Social Work England, then the assessed and supported year in employment.

Fees and funding

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