Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
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Degree Apprenticeships: PG Dip
Social Work
Attract enthusiastic new staff and develop the potential in your current workforce through our Postgraduate Diploma Social Work Apprenticeship.
Course overview
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Part Time -
22 months -
City Campus -
Maximum of £24,000 over three years.
Building on the success of our highly regarded MA (Hons) Social Work degree, our Postgraduate Diploma Apprenticeship in Social Work provides both levy and non levy paying organisations with a flexible route for staff to gain the qualifications required to register and practise as social workers. The programme is approved by Social Work England, and on successful completion apprentices will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and achieve the Level 6 Social Work Apprenticeship Standard with Level 7 credits, providing eligibility to apply for professional Social Work registration.
Apprentices remain in full time employment throughout the 22-month programme, enabling them to apply their developing knowledge and skills directly within their roles for the benefit of both the service and the individuals they support. They will learn as part of a diverse cohort, studying alongside our MA students and apprentices from a wide range of partner organisations.
Teaching is delivered on set days throughout the academic year, with the remainder of the apprentice’s time spent consolidating their learning in the workplace or completing the required 170 days of placement. As members of a Teaching Partnership with Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council’s Adults and Children’s Services, and the University of Leeds, we ensure that apprentices have access to high quality statutory placements during their studies.
What modules can I study?
Year 1:
- Understanding Social Work: Knowledge, Values and Skills for practice.
- Social Work with Adults
- Social Work with Children and Young People
- Practice Placement 1
- Models of Intervention
Year 2:
- Social Work Law for Qualifying Practice
- Practice Placement 2
Essential information
The course is designed to be completed over 22 months and combines a range of practice experiences and assessments with academic study that supports and strengthens the apprentice’s practical learning. Learners are encouraged to critically reflect on their developing practice and relate it to relevant professional, legal, and ethical frameworks.
We recognise that apprentices bring individual strengths, talents, and interests. Our team has extensive experience in providing personalised support and guidance to meet each learner’s needs and help them achieve their full potential. Every social work apprentice is allocated an Academic Advisor/Personal Tutor who supports them throughout the programme, offering regular opportunities to discuss academic progress and reflect on assessment feedback.
Most teaching takes place on our City Campus, and apprentices have full access to all university facilities for the duration of their studies.
Our social work apprentices are taught by qualified social workers with both teaching and research expertise, as well as extensive experience of working with diverse communities. Our enthusiastic, friendly, and approachable staff are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Normally an upper second-class honours degree (2:1).
Lower second-class (2:2) considered with significant relevant experience.
Social care, community, or third sector roles (Usually a minimum of 3 years) Ideally includes leadership or mentoring responsibilities. Requires consultation with applicant, employer, and university to ensure suitability and compliance with KSBs and professional standards.
English Language Requirement:
GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
For English qualifications obtained overseas the qualification must be equivalent to IELTS 7.0
Applications to Degree Apprenticeships are employer-led, and therefore individual applicants cannot apply directly.
If you wish to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship, please discuss this with your employer and ask them to please complete the below Expression of Interest form.
For more information on the application process, please contact the Apprenticeships Team:
Email: apprenticeships@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 4500
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