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Social Work courses
This is a list of all the modules available for study as standalone courses in Social Work. Please note that this is an alphabetical list. You should not study these courses in this order.
OU modules are planned on the assumption that you will study progressively from one study level to the next, starting at Level 1. Modules at Level 2 and Level 3 assume that you are suitably prepared for study at this level. If you want to study a module as a standalone course, you don't need to start at Level 1 but you do need to have adequately prepared yourself for OU study in some other way. Check with advisory staff at our Student Registration & Enquiry Service to make sure that you are sufficiently prepared.
| Course title (code) | Level | Points | Next Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) | 3 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
| An introduction to health and social care (K101) | 1 | 60 | Oct 2012 |
| Challenging ideas in mental health (K272) | 2 | 30 | Oct 2012 |
| Communication in health and social care (K309) | 3 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
| Death and dying (K260) | 2 | 30 | Feb 2013 |
| Diverse perspectives on mental health (K225) | 2 | 30 | Feb 2013 |
| Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) | 1 | 60 | Jan 2013 |
| Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) | 1 | 60 | Jan 2013 |
| Managing care (K303) | 3 | 60 | Oct 2012 |
| Social work with children, young people and families in Scotland (K229) | 2 | 30 | Feb 2013 |
| The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) | 2 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
| The law and social work in Scotland (K207) | 2 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
| Understanding children and young people (Y176) | 1 | 15 | Jun 2012 |
| Understanding health (Y178) | 1 | 15 | Jun 2012 |
| Working together for children (KE312) | 3 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
| Youth: perspectives and practice (KE308) | 3 | 60 | Feb 2013 |
Professional Skills courses
A series of courses designed by the OU to respond to the needs of practising professionals for skills updating and career development. These courses are non-credit bearing.
| Course title (code) | Next Start |
|---|---|
| Mentoring at work (GK016) | anytime |
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