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Getting Started Student

If you're interested in exploring a career in social work or volunteering (which is often required for acceptance onto degree courses), use this section to discover the next steps available to you.

Choose and click the area you are interested in exploring from below:

-Social Work
-Volunteering

Student

Click the option below which best describes your current situation.

If you're under 21 and have - or soon will have - at least 2 A levels or equivalent qualifications, you can apply to universities and colleges that offer the 3-year degree course. Application is through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) Universities and colleges throughout the country offer the programme.

Next steps

  • Consult the Course Finder for a full list of universities and colleges that offer social work programmes.

  • Do you have any questions? Try our Q&A section.
  • See our feature for information on how to apply, writing your personal statement, interview preparation and bursary rates. 
  • Use our Links section to access social work and social care organisations.
  • And don't forget to check out the Volunteering section.

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