Department of Social & Policy Sciences Course Catalogue 2025/26
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: 25 July 2025]
Applicable assessment regulations: | Undergraduate assessment regulations - /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 /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DACS and exit awards: | UHSP-AFB34 BSc(Hons) Applied Social Studies is the designated alternative course (DAC).
Transfer to DAC possible from year 2.
Students may choose to transfer course in any year if the DofS permits the course change.
Exit awards:
UHSP-AFB34 BSc(Hons) Applied Social Studies. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 32%, final stage 68%
Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education
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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
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: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 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.
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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: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 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.
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Semester 1: Final Stage
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SP32049 | Social work with adults 2 | 10 Credits |
| SP32050 | Social work with children and families 2 | 10 Credits |
| SP32051 | Theories and methods 2 | 5 Credits |
| SP32052 | Mental health social work 2 | 5 Credits |
Semester 2: Final Stage
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SP32045 | Qualifying practice 1: practice evidence | 5 Credits |
| SP32046 | Qualifying practice 2: critical analysis of organisation | 5 Credits |
| SP32047 | Qualifying practice 3: ethics and values | 5 Credits |
| SP32048 | Qualifying practice 4: critical reflection | 15 Credits |
Notes: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 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.
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