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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2024/25


UHSP-AFB33: 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: 15 April 2024]


This course is for students who will be in Years 1 or 2 in 2024/25


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 on this exemption please see https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
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

Academic Year: Stage 1

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP12002 The making of modern society 10 Credits
SP12003 Social problems, social change and the state 10 Credits
SP12016 Psychology for social work 10 Credits

Semester 1: Stage 1

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP12014 Community social work 5 Credits
SP12015 Introduction to social work 10 Credits

Semester 2: Stage 1

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP12017 Readiness for direct practice 10 Credits
SP12018 Research for social work 5 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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
SP22029 Applied social work practice 1: practice evidence 5 Credits
SP22030 Applied social work practice 2: anti-discriminatory practice plan 5 Credits
SP22031 Applied social work practice 3: discrimination and empowerment 10 Credits
SP22032 Applied social work practice 4: critical reflection 10 Credits

Semester 2: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP22033 Mental health social work 1 10 Credits
SP22034 Social work with adults 1 5 Credits
SP22035 Social work with children and families 1 10 Credits
SP22036 Theories and methods 1 5 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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.