Institution code | NA |
Duration | 3 years |
Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
Location | Highlands College (Jersey) |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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Contexts for Social Work 1 - Organisation, Law and Policy (HIGH1203)
This module provides comprehensive understanding of legal and policy frameworks in social work. It covers types of organisations providing services, laws and regulations, role of social workers in the legal system, with a focus on anti-oppressive practice and navigating social care service delivery. Students will gain the skills to apply the framework in their practice for optimal outcomes
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Developing Professional Skills (HIGH1204)
This module aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge, techniques, and abilities to perform as competent social workers in health and social care settings. Combining theory and practical training, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and reflection, placing emphasis on nurturing key professional skills
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Social Justice, Values and Ethics (HIGH1205)
Social work is rooted in ethical and value-based foundations such as social justice, human rights, and anti-oppressive practice. These concepts shape practice, along with ethical principles & codes of conduct. Students will learn to apply these principles in complex situations, taking into consideration diverse perspectives and values of those served
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Human Development and the Social Environment (HIGH1206)
This module explores social and psychological factors affecting human behaviour and the social environment. It covers theories, concepts and models in social work, examining human growth, wellbeing, grief, trauma, stress, resilience, coping and socio-cultural change and highlighting intergenerational issues in the human life cycle
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Contemporary Social Work Methods (HIGH1207)
This module studies the evolution of social work, analysing current trends and future developments while maintaining ethical and compassionate principles. Students will learn to adapt social work practices to tackle complex and evolving situations by examining theories, techniques, and innovative approaches in the present and the future
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Inclusive Practice with Diverse Populations (HIGH1208)
Social and cultural factors impact diverse populations greatly and it's crucial to engage with and support them. To do so, reflection on personal biases and developing cultural competence is necessary. To be effective, practitioners must be culturally responsive and inclusive. Cultural competence can be achieved through reflection and developing strategies for inclusivity
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
Our partnership with Highlands College
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- ucadmin@highlands.ac.uk
- +44 1534 608588
Highlands Lane,
St. Saviour,
Jersey
JE1 1HL- http://www.highlands.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Highlands College Jersey
Overlooking the bustling town of St Helier on the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey, 1,050 full-time students choose to further their education and vocational training with us.