Approved Social Work Training in NI
This section contains contact details and links to the organisations that deliver NISCC approved social work education and training at qualifying and post qualifying levels in NI. Details of the processes for approving and monitoring these organisations can be found in the Quality Assuring Social Work Training section of this website. Click on the titles below to find details of the NISCC approved social work training in NI. Information about training for a career in social work is available in the Careers section of this website
Honours Degree in Social Work
Four universities/colleges offer the Degree in Social Work: Queens University of Belfast, University of Ulster at Magee and four Regional Colleges of Further and Higher Education (in partnership with the University of Ulster). Links to the college websites are listed below.
Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) - The Queen's University of Belfast www.qub.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) in Social Work - University of Ulster at Magee Campus
www.ulster.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) in Social Work - Belfast Metropolitan College (formerly Belfast Institute)
www.belfastmet.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) in Social Work – South West Regional College (formerly East Tyrone College)
www.swc.ac.uk
Post Qualifying Social Work Education and Training
Post Qualifying Education and Training for social workers in NI is delivered by a partnership of education providers and employers. For information about accredited courses and advice on applying, check out the PQ website at www.nipqetp.com Contact the NISCC Enquiries Team or call 028 9041 7600
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