Hi a bit of a cheeky question for my first post, but I have an entry test tomorrow with a view of starting the Social Work degree cousre this September, could someone give me an idea of what sort of test they completed prior to starting the course.

Many thanks Rag1

 Well, it's about 10 years since I did my entry test so it might have changed in the meantime!

But I got a couple of case studies and was asked to comment on various aspects of the situation presented. They were both in areas that I had no experience of but it was looking for the things that you would look for in the situations - such as looking at needs very broadly and not in terms of service provision, in an anti-oppressive framework and some common sense.They weren't looking for 'right' answers (as I had no idea at that point what a right answer would be) but just thoughtful and attentive. 

Of course, they might have completely changed the structure of them now!  

Thanks CB, is there anyone else that can give me any ideas.

Thanks Rag1 

hi i am in my second year of the social work degree. i did not have an entry test to get on the course but i did have a rigorous interview. my advice would be to look at social work values -the BASW code of ethics is brilliant to start with, the anti oppressive model of social work and have a bit of knowledge about current policies that are effecting social work and service users. a good book to persuse if you get the chance before your test is N. Thompson understanding social work.  

good luck 

Hi Lizzer, thanks for the info it is appreciated

Hi thanks for asking, I will find out hopefully by Friday