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Free Level 6 Social Work Course in Preston

CostFREE
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 6 Social Worker Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus, full-time over three years.

The course is a degree apprenticeship, so you earn while you learn. You study social work theory, values, and legal principles in year one. Year two covers working with children, families, adults, and people experiencing mental health difficulties. Year three focuses on relationship-based practice and how research shapes social work. You also complete two work placements in contrasting settings.

You'll finish with a Level 6 social worker qualification recognised by Social Work England.

Who this course is for

Youll want to gain a professional qualification and work as a social worker. You may want to work in childrens services, adult services, mental health or disability services. You will want to make a difference to those in need.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore social work theory, methods, and values.
  • You'll learn about legal principles and safeguarding.
  • You'll develop communication skills through experiential learning.
  • You'll study social justice and how it shapes practice.
  • You'll think critically about working with children, young people, and families.
  • You'll examine approaches to supporting adults and people with mental health difficulties.
  • You'll understand how research informs social work practice.
  • You'll apply your learning in two supervised work placements.

How you will learn

You learn through a mix of classroom study and workplace practice. Placements are arranged by your employer and take place in contrasting settings. The programme combines academic study with on-the-job experience, so you can apply theory directly in your role. Assessment is based on the Social Work England professional standards and the degree apprenticeship standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Children's social worker, supports children and families in statutory services.
  • Adult social worker, works with adults needing care and support.
  • Mental health social worker, helps people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Disability services social worker, supports people with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Looked-after children's officer, works with children in the care system.
  • Hospital social worker, based in NHS settings supporting patients and families.

What you could study next

  • Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), the structured first year of practice all newly qualified social workers complete.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work, for those wanting to specialise in a particular area of practice.
  • Master of Social Work (MSW), for deeper academic and professional development in the field.
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