Social Work

Open University in Ireland

Course code

E85

Level

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Award

Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7

Classification

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Awarding body

Open University

Duration

Minimum – 17 months. How long it takes Most students study the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work part-time, finishing the qualification in 17 months by successfully completing the modules K832 and K833 in sequence. The average study time per week is likely to be 12–15 hours but will be considerably higher during periods of practice-based learning when you will typically be required to attend the placement setting four days per week for up to 25 weeks at a time. Geographical availability The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work is available for study in England and Scotland. It is approved as a social work qualifying award in England by Social Work England (SWE). It has been approved as a social work qualifying award in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). This qualification is not currently available for students working in Wales.