Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Work Degree Apprenticeship
Program Description
BA (Hons) Social Work Degree Apprenticeship at University of Chester combines paid employment with academic study to train qualified social workers through work-based learning. Apprentices develop professional skills in safeguarding, care planning, and ethical practice while working in real-world social care settings under expert supervision. This Social Work England-approved program leads to full registration, enabling career progression in child/family services, adult social care, or mental health support without study breaks.
Program Requirements
Language Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE - A | 65.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| TOEFL | 79.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 20.0 |
Academic Scores
| Scale | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| GPA Scale (0-4.00) | 2.80 |
Program Intakes
| May, 2026 |
|---|
| September, 2026 |
| October, 2026 |
| January, 2027 |
| February, 2027 |
| May, 2027 |
| September, 2027 |
| October, 2027 |
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