Social Work Applicants 2016!

Hi guys.

So, to recap:
I asked the Uni to check my qualifications (3 times!) before I applied so that I wasn't wasting time and emotions. I was told I would be considered. Great!

Yesterday I got a rejection based on not meeting academic criteria.

I am so confused and devastated.

I have spoken to them for feedback and they said its due to my BTEC (which is what i queried with them 3 times and was told I would be considered) I have emails from the uni which say the same.

I have been asked to email them into the tutor. Now I am just waiting but their tone didn't fill me with any confidence that they would change their decision. I didn't even make an interview. I am so embarrassed and devastated.

All my spare time is dedicated to reading, looking at community are emails every day! Books Horner, Lishman, case reviews, Theories etc etc. What do I do now..... I am so lost!

I really really don't get it.

Sorry to rant. Advice please xx

I had an interview there yesterday it was a lot more chilled out than what I expected, there was 6 questions which were fairly okay, I'd say you need to know motivation for social work, coping with stress, teamwork example, social work values. The interview was a one on one which I was really surprised about. The written test you get given on the day it's a case study about a family who are experiencing problems, then you pick out the main issues and explain what you would do as a social worker. When's your interview ??? 😊


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Hi Parkerpenny, my friend applied to Trent and was rejected without being offered an interview, she too has a Diploma (BTEC) and has worked in secure childrens units for over 10 years & is also an emergency foster carer. At their open day they told her she has more than enough qualifications ans experience to be offered a place on the SW degree but then backtracked after she applied and said she doesn't qualify because her BTEC doesn't give her enough level 3 UCAS points and offerered her health & social care degree instead (even though you need the same amount of points for each degree) very odd!!! She was offered an interview at Derby and has been accepted to start in Sept based on experience. Some uni's are very particular, especially as the degree is so sought after. Maybe try another Uni?

Thanks hun. Cant apply to another uni. Cant relocate as i have kids and mortgage etc. :-( So unfair

hello Parker penny, have you got a job in a relevant sector to social work? If so, have you thought about doing it with open learning? It's online.x

Hi guys.

So, to recap:
I asked the Uni to check my qualifications (3 times!) before I applied so that I wasn't wasting time and emotions. I was told I would be considered. Great!

Yesterday I got a rejection based on not meeting academic criteria.

I am so confused and devastated.

I have spoken to them for feedback and they said its due to my BTEC (which is what i queried with them 3 times and was told I would be considered) I have emails from the uni which say the same.

I have been asked to email them into the tutor. Now I am just waiting but their tone didn't fill me with any confidence that they would change their decision. I didn't even make an interview. I am so embarrassed and devastated.

All my spare time is dedicated to reading, looking at community are emails every day! Books Horner, Lishman, case reviews, Theories etc etc. What do I do now..... I am so lost!

I really really don't get it.

Sorry to rant. Advice please xx

I am going to message you x


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Anyone heard anything from Swansea yet?x

Anyone heard anything from Swansea yet?x

Hi everyone, I've applied to Cardiff and Swansea, got an interview for Cardiff on 15th Feb 😬

I've got an interview on the 26th Feb for Cardiff. How did yours go??

Hey!! I applied to cardiff 4 weeks ago and havent heard anything yet! Are you applying for undergrad or masters? Good luck with your interview! 😊

I've got an interview on the 26th Feb for Cardiff. How did yours go??

I've only just seen this, sorry!! It was okay, still waiting to hear and the wait is driving me mad lol! The written test took 45 mins and we were allowed to keep the news article with us to refer to. Then it was a 4.5 hr wait (zzzzz....) for the interview. There were two of them, a lecturer from Bridgend campus and a social worker from camarthen. It was quite informal. There were only about half a dozen questions; why do I want to be a SW and what can I bring to the profession, what qualities would a service user expect from a SW, and codes of practice. I can't remember the others, sorry. I felt like I kept repeating myself as all the answers were very similar 😕 They said we'll find out by the end of Feb. Good luck for your interview xx

4.5 hours wait!! Omg! My letter says be there for 1.15 on Friday and interview at 2pm. Was there no group discussion then??