Social Work, BA (Hons)

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and/or English Literature

• We will consider applicants with Key Skills or Functional Skills in Adult Literacy at level 2 as an alternative to GCSE qualifications.

Plus one of the following:

A levels

• A minimum of 120 points from at least two A levels

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit
• BTEC Extended Diploma - with Distinction/Distinction/Merit

T Levels

• Merit

Access course (started before September 2014)

Pass. English GCSE equivalency of 12 level two credits in each subject required.

Access to HE Diploma (started after September 2014)

Pass Access qualification with GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, or the equivalent.

Pass Access qualification overall 120 UCAS tariff.

English required as separate qualifications.

English language requirements:

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available both before and during the course.

Please visit dmu.ac.uk/international for more information.

Work experience

You must have some relevant social care experience from voluntary or paid work. Placements during previous study can also be considered. This will be individually assessed.

The range and types of work experience will be considered in the application process. We are able to consider some relevant course- based placement experience and some informal care experience as part of this requirement (such as that for which Carer’s Allowance is paid). You will be required to complete a Work Experience statement before the interview and this will be assessed in conjunction with your suitability declaration and interview score before you can be offered a place on the course.

Interview

Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the Social Work team, usually in conjunction with a person with lived experience, a practice educator or a local practitioner.

The Social Work programme selection process will consist of two parts. Firstly, you will be asked to complete a suitability declaration and a work experience statement. These will be reviewed and if you meet the work experience criteria you will be invited to attend an interview.

Professional conduct during the interview will contribute to the decision making regarding your application. Applicants must meet the interview threshold score to receive an offer.

Interviews are currently being conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check: Yes

You must submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure application form before starting the course (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy.

We strongly advise that you opt for the DBS update service as it is possible that future placement providers may request a recent DBS and not one from the start of the programme. If you decide not to opt for this service then you will have to pay for the DBS again if requested by your placement provided – the university will not cover this cost.

Suitability Declaration

You will be required to complete a suitability declaration before the interview that also enquires about health conditions. Please note that if we require a form of written medical evidence you will need to pay for this yourself. We may also ask you to attend a suitability assessment meeting.

You must meet and fulfil all non-academic requirements before 17 July 2023. Failure to meet this deadline may result in your offer being withdrawn.