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Excluded subjects

General studies and critical thinking

GCSEs

GCSE English grade 4 (C) and GCSE maths grade 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2 maths

IB score

30 points overall or 655 in 3 HL certificatesÌý

We encourage applications from all sections of the community including applicants who may be returning to work or changing career. Mature applicants, including those on Access courses and with alternative qualifications are encouraged to apply.

RQF BTEC Nationals

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD in any subject
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus one A level grade B in any subject
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus two A levels grades BB

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma in any subject 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit. This must include at least six level 3 credits in study skills.Ìý

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

At the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on theÌýmature students webpage.

The minimum age for entry to the BA programme is 18 year old. Applications must be made through UCAS. No applicant will be offered a place without an interview. Our initial entry criteria includes completion of a short written test. Applicants can then progress to an interview.

Interviews take place between December and April each year. The interview takes place online and applicants are sent full joining instructions. You will be interviewed by a social work academic, a social work practitioner and someone with lived experience of social work.

We make reasonable adjustments to our written test and interview process for applicants who have a health condition, disability or learning need. We encourage applicants to make us aware of any health condition, disability or learning need so we can make adjustments and discuss potential support on the course. If you tell us about a health condition, disability or learning need this will not influence our decision-making on whether to offer you a place.

Although there is no requirement for prior experience of social work, applicants who have some relevant voluntary or paid experience in a helping role, or can demonstrate that they have personal insights or understandings to reflect upon are likely to produce a better personal statement and have more to draw upon during the interview.

If invited for interview, applicants are required to make a signed declaration regarding any health condition or criminal record and then complete a check once registered on the course. Although a criminal record or a health condition is not necessarily a bar to acceptance, failure to disclose relevant information may subsequently result in the offer of a place or registration, being withdrawn.

Personal statement and interview advice

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on studying social work. Your experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course like social work.

When writing your personal statement, you should provide details of your related personal or social care experiences. At your interview, it is important to be able to explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for social work.Ìý

From your application and interview, we look for:

• evidence of motivation to become a social worker, shown by having a clear rationale for wanting to join the profession, and preferably some experience in a helping role
• some understanding of the roles and responsibilities of social workers
• some degree of self-awareness and empathy for others
• the capacity to succeed academically

Designed to help develop the skills required to register as a qualified social worker and regulated by Social Work England, this course includes supervised placements in years two and three. You could spend a total of 170 days in practice during your degree. Each period of practice learning will be assessed against the requirements of social work qualification training.

We have excellent links with statutory and voluntary agencies in the region, which provide practice learning opportunities for our students. We have an outstanding record of providing high-quality placements and recognise that this is a vital part of your learning. Students and practice assessors are well supported throughout the practice learning.

All placements are undertaken on a full-time basis, with students expected to work the same hours as other members of staff in that setting.Ìý Placements are normally within the geographical boundaries of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Please note: In order to undertake supervised placements, you will usually need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake supervised placements as part of your course.

Please be awareÌýthat study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

2027/28 (UK undergraduate students)

This is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 27/28. It may increase for the academic year 28/29 and we will update our information once we have received confirmation of the fee.

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), please visit our fees page.

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

The school covers the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost of travelling to social worker shadowing and to placements will be dependent on location of placement and proximity to term-time address.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our .

Home students

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary. Full details can be found on our .

A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.

The programme is awarded allocated a number of student bursaries by theÌýÌýnationally. Bursaries are only available to students who progress to years two and three of the BA programme; there is no bursary for year one.

Social work bursaries are only available to students who meet residency and other eligibility criteria set out by this body. The precise number of social work bursaries available each year is controlled by central government and subject to change.ÌýÌý

We allocate our available social work bursaries to students based on their academic attainment during the first year of study and cannot guarantee that all students will receive a bursary.

IB score

30 points overall or 655 in 3 HL certificatesÌý

Excluded subjects

General studies and critical thinking

GCSEs

GCSE English grade 4 (C) and GCSE maths grade 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2 maths

We encourage applications from all sections of the community including applicants who may be returning to work or changing career. Mature applicants, including those on Access courses and with alternative qualifications are encouraged to apply.

RQF BTEC Nationals

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD in any subject
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus one A level grade B in any subject
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus two A levels grades BB

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma in any subject 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit. This must include at least six level 3 credits in study skills.Ìý

IELTS

7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check ourÌýEnglish language policies and equivalenciesÌýfor further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend aÌýPresessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course.ÌýOur Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

if you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK.ÌýStudent route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

At the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on theÌýmature students webpage.

The minimum age for entry to the BA programme is 18 year old. Applications must be made through UCAS. No applicant will be offered a place without an interview. Our initial entry criteria includes completion of a short written test. Applicants can then progress to an interview.

Interviews take place between December and April each year. The interview takes place online and applicants are sent full joining instructions. You will be interviewed by a social work academic, a social work practitioner and someone with lived experience of social work.

We make reasonable adjustments to our written test and interview process for applicants who have a health condition, disability or learning need. We encourage applicants to make us aware of any health condition, disability or learning need so we can make adjustments and discuss potential support on the course. If you tell us about a health condition, disability or learning need this will not influence our decision-making on whether to offer you a place.

Although there is no requirement for prior experience of social work, applicants who have some relevant voluntary or paid experience in a helping role, or can demonstrate that they have personal insights or understandings to reflect upon are likely to produce a better personal statement and have more to draw upon during the interview.

If invited for interview, applicants are required to make a signed declaration regarding any health condition or criminal record and then complete a check once registered on the course. Although a criminal record or a health condition is not necessarily a bar to acceptance, failure to disclose relevant information may subsequently result in the offer of a place or registration, being withdrawn.

Personal statement and interview advice

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on studying social work. Your experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course like social work.

When writing your personal statement, you should provide details of your related personal or social care experiences. At your interview, it is important to be able to explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for social work.Ìý

From your application and interview, we look for:

• evidence of motivation to become a social worker, shown by having a clear rationale for wanting to join the profession, and preferably some experience in a helping role
• some understanding of the roles and responsibilities of social workers
• some degree of self-awareness and empathy for others
• the capacity to succeed academically

Designed to help develop the skills required to register as a qualified social worker and regulated by Social Work England, this course includes supervised placements in years two and three. You could spend a total of 170 days in practice during your degree. Each period of practice learning will be assessed against the requirements of social work qualification training.

We have excellent links with statutory and voluntary agencies in the region, which provide practice learning opportunities for our students. We have an outstanding record of providing high-quality placements and recognise that this is a vital part of your learning. Students and practice assessors are well supported throughout the practice learning.

All placements are undertaken on a full-time basis, with students expected to work the same hours as other members of staff in that setting.Ìý Placements are normally within the geographical boundaries of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Please note: In order to undertake supervised placements, you will usually need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet any requirements specified by the placement host. There is no guarantee that you will be able to undertake supervised placements as part of your course.

Please be awareÌýthat study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed usingÌý.

For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), seeÌýour fees page.

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

The school covers the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost of travelling to social worker shadowing and to placements will be dependent on location of placement and proximity to term-time address.

The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit ourÌý.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

The programme is awarded allocated a number of student bursaries by theÌýÌýnationally. Bursaries are only available to students who progress to years two and three of the BA programme; there is no bursary for year one.

Social work bursaries are only available to students who meet residency and other eligibility criteria set out by this body. The precise number of social work bursaries available each year is controlled by central government and subject to change.ÌýÌý

We allocate our available social work bursaries to students based on their academic attainment during the first year of study and cannot guarantee that all students will receive a bursary.