Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

4 Years

240 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Work of this University, or a comparable qualification in an area related to Social Work or Social Policy or who have obtained credits for study-units considered by the Board to be equivalent to those in the Course may also be admitted to the Course. Subject to the provisions of the Principal Regulations, such applicants may be allowed by the Board to transfer these credits to the Course. The number of credits so transferred shall not exceed those obtainable in one year of the Course.

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held in September. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during September. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

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The overall aim of the course is to equip you with the necessary social work knowledge, values and skills required to practice as a social worker. This is done through the teaching of a variety of study units, some of which are theory based and others which are practice based. Since the course is generic in nature, it seeks to provide you with knowledge, skills and abilities which will lend themselves useful in any practice setting. In addition, the programme is the only route in Malta through which you can enter the social work profession, and therefore an important aim of the programme is to expose you to different social work settings in Malta and Gozo. This is primarily done through the placements which you carry out during the course, but also through other tasks set by different study units.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to register for optional study-units to the value of 4 ECTS.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY1313 An Overview of Psychology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP1261 The Social Context of Welfare 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP1262 Developing Scholarship Skills for Social Policy and Social Work 6 ECTS    
SWP1270 Community Engagement 6 ECTS    
SWP1341 Social Skills Development 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SWP1320 The Regulatory Context of Social Welfare 5 ECTS    
SWP1352 Introducing Social Policy 6 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CVL1017 Family Law for Social Policy and Social Work 5 ECTS    
SWP1354 Introduction to the World of Social Work 6 ECTS    

 
Total workload this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 2 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SWP2550 Practice Workshops 1 and 2 5 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FSD2001 Introduction to Family Studies 2 ECTS    
SWP2140 The economic context of welfare 4 ECTS    
SWP2311 Research Methods in Social Work and Social Policy 1 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP2640 Methods in Social Work 1 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP2711 Theoretical Foundations in Helping Skills for Social Work Practice 5 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
HST1126 The Mediterranean in Modern Times 2 ECTS    
MAL2031* Il-Malti għall-Ħaddiema Soċjali 2 ECTS    

* Study-unit MAL2031 is highly recommended.
 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PSY2622 Understanding Human Life Course Development in the Social Work Context 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP2156 Mental Health for Social Work 1 2 ECTS    
SWP2321 Research Methods in Social Work and Social Policy 2 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP2641 The Application of Social Work Methods 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP2648 The Maltese Welfare State in Context 4 ECTS    
SWP3511 Basic Helping Skills for Social Work Practice 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3644 Foundations of Poverty and Social Exclusion 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Total Workload this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 4 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
SWP3621 Sensitivity Training for Students of Social Welfare 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SOC3028 The Sociology of Deviance 4 ECTS    
SWP3036 Ethics in Social Work Seminars 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3220 Practice Workshops 3 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3311 Placement A 12 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3710 Advanced Helping Skills for Social Work Practice 5 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
DBS2004 Sexuality and Disability 4 ECTS    
SWP2142 The political context of welfare 4 ECTS    
SWP2650 Social Enterprise: Concepts and Methods 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DBS2002 Disability Issues in Social Policy and Social Work 3 ECTS    
SWP3061 Residential Social Work 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3341 Groups in Social Work Practice 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP3370 Anti-Oppressive Perspectives in Social Work and Social Policy 5 ECTS    
SWP3512 Human rights advocacy and practice in social work and social policy 4 ECTS    
SWP3540 Community Care for Social Workers 6 ECTS   (NC)  
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)
 
DBS3009 Living with the Label ‘Intellectual Disability’ 4 ECTS    

 
Total Workload this year: 60 credits

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SWP4042 Dissertation 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SWP3156 Mental Health for Social Work 2 2 ECTS    
SWP3381 Law and Sentencing Practice 4 ECTS    
SWP4021 Advanced Methods in Social Work 6 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP4051 Specialisms in Social Work 5 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SWP3150 Leadership and Management in Social Welfare 5 ECTS    
SWP4260 Practice Workshops 4 5 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP4311 Placement B 16 ECTS   (NC)  
SWP4516 Case Studies in Social Work 7 ECTS    

 
Total Workload this year: 60 credits

Requirement for award of B.A. (Hons) in Social Work: 240 credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy or in Social Work under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Have the necessary knowledge, values and skills to pursue social work as a career.
  • Be equipped to work with vulnerable individuals in society.
  • Appreciate diversity and individuality.
  • Identify strengths in people and communities.
  • Seek to develop strengths and build on the specific needs of unique people.
  • Be more empathetic and well-equipped towards vulnerable individuals.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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By acquiring a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work, you will have the opportunity to work within different social work settings. Some of these settings include children and family settings, the drug and alcohol sectors, the disability sector, community settings, health and mental health settings, working with the elderly, working with asylum seekers and refugees and various residential settings.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work allows students access to different Masters Programmes both locally and overseas.

 

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