Gwaith Cymdeithasol (MA)

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Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) - institute code C15, course code L508. Applications made via Cardiff University’s own admissions system will not be considered.

Academic requirements

Typically, you will need to have either:

• a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent international degree
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
• or three or more years' relevant experience (preferably within the last five years) and a demonstrable ability to study at final year undergraduate level (Level 6). In these instances, applicants will be asked to undertake a written task to validate their suitability for study at this level. 

English language requirements

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.

Other essential requirements

You will also need to provide:

• evidence you have achieved GCSE Maths grade C/4, or equivalent
• evidence you have achieved a minimum of 360 hours of practice experience in a social care setting at the time of application. This is the roughly equivalent of three to four-months full-time work. Relevant experience can come from either voluntary or paid role. In occasional and exceptional circumstances personal experience(s) might also be considered. Experience should preferably be from within the last five years. The experience should enable you to demonstrate an understanding of social work/care in the context of the UK, and more specifically Wales.
• a personal statement which should identify your self-motivation to study, analytical skills, critical reasoning, and an awareness of Social Care Wales’ Code of Practice for Social Care
• and two references, preferably one academic and one practice-related. The UCAS system only allows for one reference so your second reference should be provided following submission of your application via email (this will be requested through the admissions process)

Application Deadline

The UCAS equal consideration deadline is 18:00 on 25 January 2023. If you submit an application after this date, we will only consider it if places are still available.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will invite you to an interview. Offers are made based on the outcome of the interview. 

Enrolment conditions

If you are successful in obtaining an offer your enrolment will be subject to fulfilment of the following conditions:

• Provision of any outstanding documentation not previously provided during the admissions process (e.g. certificates, references, etc.) 
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background check with list checks for both Adults and Children. International applicants this may also be required to secure letters of good conduct, or equivalent, in accordance with University, Social Care Wales and Home Office guidance/requirements. International applicants may also be asked to secure letters of good conduct, or equivalent, in accordance with University, Social Care Wales and Home Office guidance/requirements. The cost of any background checks must be met by the applicants/students
• Confirmation of your Fitness-to-Practise (FTP) where appropriate 
• Confirmation of your Fitness-to-Study (FTS) from Cardiff University’s Occupational Health (OH) service 
• Successful registration with Social Care Wales as a Social Work Student.

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Mae'n rhaid i ymgeiswyr sydd angen Fisa myfyriwr i astudio yn y DU gyflwyno cymhwyster iaith Saesneg derbyniol er mwyn bodloni gofynion UKVI (Fisâu a Mewnfudo y DU).

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You will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check if your application is successful. If you are applying from certain countries overseas, a Certificate of Good Conduct may be required. If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Applicants who are on the barred list should be aware that applying to this course is likely to be considered a criminal offence.

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