Candidates must have been selected by the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences as a fit and proper person to be a social worker as defined by Section 47 of the Social Workers Registration Act 2003.
Requirements for the Degree
The normal minimum period of enrolment for completion of the Degree is four years and the requirements for the Degree must be completed within eight years of first enrolling in the degree.
Candidates must enrol in the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences and follow an approved programme of study.
Candidates must gain 480 points at 100, 200, 300, and 400 levels, including at least 360 points above 100 level and 225 points above 200 level and 90 points above 300 level.
Students must maintain their fit and proper status (as defined by Section 47 of the Social Workers Registration Act 2003) for the duration of enrolment in the programme.
A student's place in the programme may be reviewed at any time if the student has:
failed a 300 or 400 level Field Placement paper;
failed any of the other compulsory papers within the programme at a second attempt;
not been placed in a fieldwork placement due to concerns raised by two fieldwork agencies;
committed a criminal offence (whether or not a conviction has been entered);
engaged in conduct that could impact upon them being a 'fit and proper person to practice social work' as defined by the Social Workers Registration Board Fit and Proper Person Policy Statement and Section 47 of the Social Workers Registration Act, 2003;
failed to declare a matter covered by (iv)-(v).
Variations
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division or delegated authority may vary or waive these regulations in individual cases.
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Admission
Requirements for the Degree
Variations