Social Work

Train to become a qualified social worker – and make a difference to the lives of children, families and adults**.**

Social work changes lives. This challenging yet rewarding career will often bring you into the lives of some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities.

It’s a complex job that demands many soft skills, such as communication and partnership working.

As a student at ARU, you’ll learn how to assess people’s circumstances and needs; measure risk; and provide services and interventions. You’ll develop your skills out on placement, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Why ARU?

• Learn from expert academics who bring insights from various professional social work backgrounds

• Work with educators who support your social work learning with their lived experience of services

• Receive dedicated support with resources focused on your wellbeing and academic growth

• Gain real-world experience through placements, preparing you for diverse social work settings

• Graduate from an accredited course and apply for registration to start your career

• Explore flexible career options in community work, healthcare and child welfare

Course Modules

Year 1

• Applied Social Work Theories

• Contemporary Issues in Social Work

• Safeguarding in Context

• Standards and Skills for Social Work Practice 1

• Into ARU

Year 2

• Social Work with Children and Families

• Standards and Skills for Social Work Practice 2

• Social Work with Adults

• Research - Evaluating Knowledge and Evidence in Practice

• Can We Work Together to Safeguard Vulnerable Families? *

• Do we know what it takes to be an Anti-Racist? *

• What does it mean to be a feminist? *

• Rise of the Peterborians - can we create positive change *

Year 3

• Wellbeing - A Life Course Perspective

• Understanding Professional Practice

• Undergraduate Major Project

• Standards and Skills for Social Work Practice 3

*optional