PQSW courses at Bournemouth University are developed and delivered in partnership with various agencies; taught academic programme with portfolio submission; 80 post-qualification credits and 80 level H credits; normally completed within 24 months of registration; course provides an opportunity to be licensed as an Approved Social Worker; upon successful completion of the post-qualification 6 portfolio the candidate will be awarded a BA (Hons) Approved Social Work Practice plus post-qualification social work award.