Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in Criminology and Social Work
E-mail: socialwork@lancaster.ac.uk | criminology@lancaster.ac.uk
Studying for a Degree in Social Work
Social work curriculum
Year 1 modules
Contemporary Social Problems
Social Work Practice 1
A third course chosen from those offered by other departments in the university (subject to timetable)
Years 2 modules
Research Minded Practitioner
Social Work Practice 2
Social Work with Young People
Social Work and Adult Social Care
Placement One is 75 days and takes place between the August of Year 1
and December of Year 2.
Year 3 modules
Mental Distress and Health
Social Work and Substance Use
Dissertation
Placement Two is 95 days and takes place between the January and May of
year 3.
Placements
Placements provide the opportunity for students to integrate knowledge,
skills and values within social work practice settings. The availability
of placements is beyond the control of the University and therefore choice
is limited. However, we do ensure that all students have the opportunity
to meet the Standards of Proficiency for social work.
Placements are provided by agencies in the statutory and voluntary sectors
within Lancashire, Cumbria, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen. As placements
are across a large geographical area students may have to travel relatively
long distances or find accommodation close to their practice to complete
them.
The NHS Social Work Bursary contains a fixed contribution (you can see
the details here)
towards placement travel expenses from term-time addresses to placements.
It is expected that the agency offering the placement will contribute
towards any travel expenses incurred while students are doing placement
duties.
Assessment
The BA (Hons) Social Work is assessed by coursework and examinations and professional evaluation during the two practice placements. This professional assessment of practice will be undertaken by practice assessors who will make recommendations to the University. Undergraduate students must also complete a dissertation (10,000 words) on social work practice.
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