GCSE at grade C/4+ (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Equivalent qualifications include Key Skills Level 2; Learn Direct Level 2; and Functional Skills Level 2
Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses or GCSE Equivalence Tests from other institutions or organisations.
Plus
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120 UCAS points
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A Levels - from three A Levels eg: grades BBB
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Access to HE Diploma Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 30 must be at Level 3 Distinction (120 UCAS point equivalence)
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If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
Relevant work experience, especially in a social care or health setting is desirable.
Other Requirements
Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and one satisfactory academic or employer reference .A minimum of 3 months work experience in a relevant area such as a social care or health setting, paid or on a voluntary basis is highly desirable. We also consider life experience for example, if you are or have been a carer or if you have experience of the care system and are able to reflect on these experiences we would consider your application.
Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for interview and will be invited to an assessment day where you will be assessed in comprehension, verbal ability and suitability for social work. Interview panels will include, whenever possible, employer and service-user/carer representatives.
Due to the professional nature of this course you are also required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The regulator for Social Work is Social Work England.
If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need to complete an occupational health assessment questionnaire prior to starting the course.
Due to nature of social work, you will are expected to travel. Having a driving licence and your own transport is advantageous.
Previous Study
Please note we will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful on professional courses at other institutions of higher education
Don't have GCSE English and/or Maths? Take our Equivalency Assessments
We understand that not everyone is able to achieve GCSE Maths and English for a variety of reasons. Our equivalency assessments provide an opportunity for you to further your English and/or Maths skills ready for your studies, as well as being able to meet part of the entry requirements for many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our online equivalency assessments are free of charge and accepted as the equivalent to a GCSE for the majority of our courses, however applicants of Initial Teacher Training courses will need to sit an on-campus equivalency test which costs £35.
