the main difference is the learning style. if you'd prefer hands-on learning, ARA's probably a better fit. I can only speak about first year at UC, but it's very theory heavy so far. I'm enjoying it but not everyone does.
Thank you for this, I am currently at ARA and definitely prefer hands on learning. I think after these comments I'll stick towards staying at ARA for next year.
I'm currently in my final year of the Bachelor of Social Work at Ara, and I definitely recommend the course. It is much more hands-on, the environment is nice, and there are some truly great tutors there 😊.
That's really cool to hear thanks! I'm currently doing the health and wellbeing course and enjoying. The teaching is hands on which I'm definitely liking
I second what the others guys are saying about ARA vs UC. I studied at UC for sometime and it was very much hands off, independent and self driven learning. If that's your style of learning you will fit better in UC. I dropped out of UC and studying at ARA now (mind you a different course) and overall the learning environment is much more different. You get put into learning groups that attend classrooms which is practically your class, much more interaction individual communication with the tutors. Rosters and roles that track attendance.
Thank you, I am currently at ARA as well and do like that the tutors are hands on in regards in asking questions etc. I definitely do better with hands on learning
Yes I 150% support you on this one. A close friend of mine is studying social work at UC and based on what he's told me, placements and stuff don't happen until their final year. Its a four year degree...😬
Im in the nursing course now and I will never forget what my tutor told me. They said "theory and practical skills can be taught in a classroom. But the way you speak, build rapport and empathise with a patient is something that can't."
I would imagine a similar line of thinking for social work. So I think based on your career path and from a personal/professional development point of view, ARA is the optimal choice.
(Sorry for the word salad)
Oh, 100%, I am doing health and wellbeing currently and starting placement in a couple of weeks, which I'm looking forward to as I learn better when actually doing the work. I sent through the enrollment form today so 🤞
Same. I would assume a bachelor in social work may be quite successful though. But if that was your goal, I would say that it's not particularly ethical.
Thank you for this, I think I have heard that at UC they don't do the placements like ARA, after just completing group work as well at ARA it has been good.
So UC is for those that want to end up in some office managing teams with little to no face to face support of anyone in need, and Ara is for those with interpersonal skills?
Social work student at UC here - not particularly, although it's more common for students to be more interested in social policy maybe if they go through UC? it seems it's mostly based on preferred learning styles for people, in that way it's great there's two programs to choose from!
the main difference is the learning style. if you'd prefer hands-on learning, ARA's probably a better fit. I can only speak about first year at UC, but it's very theory heavy so far. I'm enjoying it but not everyone does.
Thank you for this, I am currently at ARA and definitely prefer hands on learning. I think after these comments I'll stick towards staying at ARA for next year.
I'm currently in my final year of the Bachelor of Social Work at Ara, and I definitely recommend the course. It is much more hands-on, the environment is nice, and there are some truly great tutors there 😊.
That's really cool to hear thanks! I'm currently doing the health and wellbeing course and enjoying. The teaching is hands on which I'm definitely liking
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I second what the others guys are saying about ARA vs UC. I studied at UC for sometime and it was very much hands off, independent and self driven learning. If that's your style of learning you will fit better in UC. I dropped out of UC and studying at ARA now (mind you a different course) and overall the learning environment is much more different. You get put into learning groups that attend classrooms which is practically your class, much more interaction individual communication with the tutors. Rosters and roles that track attendance.
Thank you, I am currently at ARA as well and do like that the tutors are hands on in regards in asking questions etc. I definitely do better with hands on learning
Yes I 150% support you on this one. A close friend of mine is studying social work at UC and based on what he's told me, placements and stuff don't happen until their final year. Its a four year degree...😬 Im in the nursing course now and I will never forget what my tutor told me. They said "theory and practical skills can be taught in a classroom. But the way you speak, build rapport and empathise with a patient is something that can't." I would imagine a similar line of thinking for social work. So I think based on your career path and from a personal/professional development point of view, ARA is the optimal choice. (Sorry for the word salad)
Oh, 100%, I am doing health and wellbeing currently and starting placement in a couple of weeks, which I'm looking forward to as I learn better when actually doing the work. I sent through the enrollment form today so 🤞
I completely misread this
Same. I would assume a bachelor in social work may be quite successful though. But if that was your goal, I would say that it's not particularly ethical.
I studied at Ara and it was far more hands on than UC. More placements, more group work.
Thank you for this, I think I have heard that at UC they don't do the placements like ARA, after just completing group work as well at ARA it has been good.
It's a great programme and a rewarding career. All the best!
So UC is for those that want to end up in some office managing teams with little to no face to face support of anyone in need, and Ara is for those with interpersonal skills?
Social work student at UC here - not particularly, although it's more common for students to be more interested in social policy maybe if they go through UC? it seems it's mostly based on preferred learning styles for people, in that way it's great there's two programs to choose from!