Course Modules

This runs at all levels of the course and intersects with the other taught modules and assessed practice placements.

The end-point assessment plan (EPA) accompanies the Social Worker level 6 Degree Apprenticeship standard. This module will meet the standards which incorporate on-programme academic and workplace learning and assessment with an independent EPA to test the knowledge, skills and behaviours

As a registered Social Worker, you will need to understand and evaluate complex situations, where nothing may be as it first appears and what you are told may be limited or misleading. This module will enable you to develop your

The module is delivered in parallel to your practice placement. It is designed to support and integrate with the Assessed Practice 1. The overarching aim of the module is to support the development of professionalism and professional effectiveness. The module

Starting with the question, ‘how do we know this is true?’ the module focuses on the concept of evidence-informed practice through the development of research-mindedness. The application of qualitative, quantitative, statistical, and mixed methods to understanding social work practice will

The module will prepare you to recognise signs of abuse of children, young people and adults and respond to this appropriately. It will familiarise you with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to domestic abuse and safeguarding children

This module builds on the learning from other ITS modules and continues to provide foundational personal and professional development throughout the second and third years of the programme. The module will link to the safeguarding module and will focus on

This module builds on the learning from semester one and focuses on the impact of early experience on early, middle, and late adulthood. Topics such as housing and the environment are considered alongside significant life events like divorce and separation,

This module offers a particular focus on wellbeing and social justice and builds on the learning from ITS1 in semester one. You will explore what constitutes effective practice with individuals who have been marginalised or excluded through mental health, disability,

The overall aim of this module is to introduce you to the legal and policy frameworks which underpin professional social work practice. The module will outline the relationship and key differences between legislation and policy. It will help you appreciate