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BSc ( Hons ) Social Work
UCAS code L500
Duration 3 years full time
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DMM , must be in a relevant subject . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , one of which must be in a relevant subject ( Anthropology , Criminology , Critical Thinking , English , Health and Social Care , Law , Philosophy , Politics , Psychology , R . E , Sociology , Social Policy , Theology ). Access courses in Health and Social Care are also acceptable . All shortlisted applicants are subject to a holistic and multidimensional assessment process which has been designed in accordance with Social Work England ' s standards , and includes an application , group discussion , individual presentation and an interview . Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure
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and Barring Service ( DBS ) and Occupational Health checks .
Approved course
Social Work England
What ' s this course about ?
Social workers change lives for the better and help protect some of society ’ s most vulnerable people . On this degree , approved by Social Work England , you ’ ll develop the skills you need to graduate and apply to register as a social worker . You ' ll study varied topics and learn through simulation , group work and skills workshops .
Example placements
● Social care settings
● Residential care for people with disabilities
● Community mental health teams
● Hospital social work departments
● Voluntary organisations working with both children and adults
● Advocacy agencies
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● Drug and alcohol treatment centres
● Homelessness projects
● Schools
Example topics
● Law and social policy in practice
● Using evidence and research in social work
● Social work with children and families
● Social work with adults
● Professional development and employability
● Safeguarding – adults and children
Course highlights
● Practise your social work skills in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care , a safe and supportive environment where we use innovative technologies to simulate real-life scenarios
● Work closely with the University of Portsmouth Social Work Inclusion Group ( SWIG ), to help you understand service user experiences
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‘ The Social Work course itself is outstanding . The support provided by my tutors has been invaluable . Studying at the University of Portsmouth has been an experience that I will never forget and will forever be grateful for .'
Hannah Manders
● Build your professional experience by spending 200 days on placement working with vulnerable people , service users and carers in the community
Future opportunities
There ' s an urgent need for more social workers in the UK . When you successfully complete the course , you ' ll be eligible to apply to be a registered social worker and to work in settings such as social care , drug and alcohol services , domestic abuse services and schools . You could also continue your studies to postgraduate level with an MSc Social Work .
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BA ( Hons ) History
UCAS code V100
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : Acceptable when combined with other qualifications . Must be with a qualification in a relevant subject . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , to include a relevant subject .
Optional pathways You may follow optional Sociology , Politics or American Studies pathways through this degree , leading to these exit awards :
● BA ( Hons ) History with American Studies
● BA ( Hons ) History with Politics
● BA ( Hons ) History with Sociology
You can also include History
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as a pathway in English Literature or International Relations .
Humanities pathways available , see page 55 for more information
What ' s this course about ?
Explore the past to understand the now . Uncover evidence that shines new light on societies around the world . You ’ ll see how diverse people responded to the times they lived in – and how their actions still shape our world today . The city of Portsmouth is a time traveller ' s paradise where past and present collide : from historic warships to modern cruise liners , from Southsea Castle to the Spinnaker Tower . It ' s the ideal place to create your own immersive and relevant history degree .
Example placements
● Freedom from Torture
● Shrewsbury Museum and Gallery
● Darton Law
Example topics
● The Opium War , 1839 – 1842
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● Ethnicity , race and nation : post-war Britain and Germany
● The hidden lives of objects : materials culture in the early modern world
● Underworlds : crime , deviance and punishment in Britain , 1500 – 1900
● Slavery and resistance in the Atlantic World
● Civil rights USA
Course highlights
● Learn to interpret a range of historical sources , from possessions of Tudor sailors to 1930s movie magazines
● Tailor your studies to times and themes that have shaped global societies - from British Civil Wars to the Opium War , from Victorian cities to modern Germany
● Get closer to history thanks to close links with Portsmouth Historic Dockyard , and the Portsmouth Museum and Records Service
● Apply your new expertise in a placement at a museum , heritage site , charity or other organisation of interest
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‘ Studying history provided me with independence , flexibility and research skills so that I can always meet the changing demands of my role in corporate governance .'
Rory Herbert
Future opportunities
All kinds of employers value history graduates . You ’ ll graduate with muchrequested skills including processing and managing information , carrying out research , communicating a persuasive argument , and writing in a concise and informative way . You can move forward to further study and research or put your degree to work in areas such as : archive and information management , civil service fast track , corporate governance , law , museum and heritage , NHS management , publishing and media , and teaching .
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BA ( Hons ) International Development
UCAS code L902
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Optional pathways Study International Development alongside Sociology , leading to the exit award :
● BA ( Hons ) International Development with Sociology
Humanities pathways available , see page 55 for more information
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What ' s this course about ?
Learn to address some of the major global challenges of our time such as poverty and hunger , environmental sustainability , universal education and healthcare . Expand your understanding of the role and purpose of cooperation between governments , international organisations and nongovernmental organisations ( NGOs ) in international development , using this to gain insights into strategies to improve people ' s lives on a global scale .
Example placements
● British Council
● Otra Cosa Network ( Peru )
● GlobalGiving
Example topics
● Global environmental issues and concerns
● Development and democracy in Latin America
● Rethinking aid and development
● Global health
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● Economics and politics of development
● International community development
Course highlights
● Opportunities to work with development organisations in the UK or overseas
● Engage in processes of policy change at international and national levels by studying a range of development approaches , including economics , human geography , politics and international relations
● Campaign on issues of social justice and inequality , and contribute toward the achievement of sustainable development
● Be taught by staff who research in the field
● Optional work placement year with an international NGO
● Learn from professionals working in the sector
● Be a diplomat for the day at our Model United Nations
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‘ Heading abroad not only gave me the opportunity to travel halfway around the world to learn a second language but also to engage and immerse myself in the local culture and communities .'
Samuel Bladen-Hovell
Future opportunities
You ' ll gain an extensive range of skills for advocating for and creating pathways to positive change . You ' ll be ready to take on roles in organisations that put people at the heart of their strategies and policies . You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level .
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