Teaching and assessment for Social Work BA (Hons)

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Teaching

The knowledge you gain in lectures and seminars is applied to practice learning and developed through:

simulated practice
roleplay
video work
practical exercises
group skills training
working with our Carer and User Group

A significant proportion of your learning on the course will be gained through practice learning. You will work in real settings with real people and problems. You may be required to travel outside the local area.

As this course leads to a professional qualification in social work, you are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, the regulatory body for the profession, and remain registered for the duration of your time on the course.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is designed to build your knowledge and skills base progressively and systematically.

We use a range of assessment methods including written essays, exams, and group or individual presentations. Assignment marking and feedback is a rigorous process and involves examiners who are external to the programme team.

During practice learning your social work practice is assessed against the Standards in Social Work Education by a qualified and experienced practitioner, using a variety of methods including direct observations, reflective diaries, and feedback from colleagues, service users, and carers.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: ID10001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Working Together full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: EN11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Introduction to Literary Study full module details

Module code: PY11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. This module provides a broad overview of the diversity of core topics that make up psychological science.

You will learn about key theoretical concepts in psychology, and explore the methods used by psychologists to understand the mind.

Introductory Psychology:1 full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: SW21011 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

You will explore the complex ethical make up of social work practice. You will discuss how reflective practice impacts all aspects of social work. You will develop your skills in written and discursive reflection, inquiry, and critical analysis

Reflective and Ethical Practice full module details

Module code: SW21013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will explore the legal and policy context of professional social work practice in Scotland.

You will also critically examine the impact of law and social policy on the rights of people who use social work services

Law and Social Policy in Social Work Practice full module details

Module code: SW21015 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Understanding how people are influenced by their environment makes up any social work assessment.

You will explore a range of sociological and psychological theories. These seek to explain human behaviour. They also explain how individuals, both children and adults, grow and develop.

Critical Knowledge for Social Work Practice Part 1 - Assessing Human Behaviour in the Social Environment full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: SW30010 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

Reading, Understanding and Applying Research full module details

Module code: SW31011 Credits: 60 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop skills in direct social work practice. You will draw on a range of knowledge from across your course. You will gain knowledge of the practice context. You will also develop the ability to practice ethically from an evidence-informed perspective

Practice Learning full module details

Module code: SW32012 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 2

This is a core module for the Social Work BA (Hons). You will develop your critical knowledge and understanding of the social work role, values, and professional identity. This is in the context of integrated public services. You will focus on risk, decision-making, and interprofessional practice.

Professional Practice and Identity full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: SW40004 Credits: 60 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Social Work BA Dissertation full module details

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