3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Work

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Students' course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If the course is longer than 2 terms, students will take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Both an academic qualification and, crucially, also a professional qualification, this course is approved by Social Work England – meaning students will be eligible to apply for registration as a social worker on successful completion of their degree. On this course students will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. Students will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.