text: Study Social Work at Havering College of Further and Higher Education - The Uni Guide
  45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be Merit or Distinction
  Havering College of Further and Higher Education is an exciting place to study for your vocationally focused Higher Education programme. Large enough to have a thriving and active academic community that will support you in your studies and endeavours; and small enough for you to retain your individuality and personality as you study for the HE qualification that will help you to 'get ahead' in pursuit of the career of your choice.
  The BA (Hons) Social Work is the professional qualification required to apply for registration as a Social Worker in the UK. You will join a committed and highly enthusiastic group of students and find a warm and supportive environment, learning skills, knowledge and values that will equip you for your chosen career. This specialist course is validated by the Open University and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Accreditation is being sought from the College of Social Work.
  The course covers the following compulsory modules: LEVEL 4: - The Social Work degree: foundations for success - Self, identity and values - Theories and methods for practice - Human development across the life course - Law for Social Workers - Readiness for practice. LEVEL 5: - Social policy and social justice - Using research and evidence in practice - Practice with adult service users - Practice with children and families - Practice placement 1. LEVEL 6: - Research in action - Specialist issues and innovative practice - Practice placement 2.
  Assessment methods are varied and will include essays, reports, presentations and exams (in Law only). Assessments are designed to reflect specific elements of Social Work practice and will involve social work practitioners and service users, as well as academic staff. Modules in the first year have formative assessments to guide you in your development, as well as formally graded summative assessments.