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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2023/4


UHSP-AFB15: BSc (hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies

Route: BSc(Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK AND APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]


This course is for students who will be in Year 2 or later in 2023/24


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 Undergraduate assessment regulations - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Approved exemptions:
 This course is exempt from an aspect of the Undergraduate Assessment Regulations (UGAR). For further information information on this exemption please see https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DACS and exit awards:
 UHSP-AFB14: BSc (hons) Applied Social Studies
Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Stage 1: 0%
Stage 2: 32%
Final Stage: 68%

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

This course is being replaced by a new version so Year 1 of this version is not available in 2023/24.

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Semester 1: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20021 Critical reflection on professional practice 1 12 Credits
SP20131 Discrimination & empowerment: skills in practice 12 Credits
SP20255 Social work practice placement year 2 6 Credits

Semester 2: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20025 Theories & methods in social work 6 Credits
SP20246 Social work with children and families 1 12 Credits
SP20258 Mental health social work 1 6 Credits
SP20283 Social work with adults 1 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Semester 1: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30248 Social work with children and families 2 6 Credits
SP30257 Working in a social care organisation 6 Credits
SP30259 Mental health social work 2 6 Credits
SP30304 Social work with adults 2 12 Credits

Semester 2: Final Stage

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30028 Critical reflection on professional practice 2 18 Credits
SP30035 Social work practice case study 6 Credits
SP30256 Social work practice placement year 3 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.