A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social care related subject, where social sciences form a significant element of the curriculum.

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or equivalent.

Applicants must provide:

certificated evidence of qualifications
evidence of recent study normally within the last five years
evidence of significant social care experience, usually a minimum of 500 hours equivalent. This could include experience as a carer.
two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference, one offering commentary on social care experience/aptitude.
In accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements:

All applicants for social work training must demonstrate that they have a satisfactory standard of health. Applicants who are conditionally offered a place on the course are required to obtain a satisfactory health check either through the School's Occupational Health Unit.
All candidates are subject to Declaration and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Candidates must fill in a self-declaration and apply at entry for an enhanced DBS disclosure. Social Work as a protected profession is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that all cautions, convictions, spent or unspent, including motoring offences, covering the applicant's entire lifetime must be included on the self-declaration. Continuation on the course is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component