Social Work

This degree prepares you to work in a rapidly changing, complex and unpredictable sector, offering the most up-to-the-minute knowledge, skills and practice. With a focus on applying theory to practice, it combines work-placement experience, practical skills development and academic study. You explore every aspect of the professional social work role; how it relates to other areas; and the ethical challenges of balancing initiative with accountability.

Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

• This course is approved by Social Work England. Upon graduation, you are eligible to register as a qualified social worker, able to work in the sector across the UK.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• Four-storey library with an extensive range of physical and digital resources.

• Specialist labs, lecture theatres and bespoke group study spaces.

• State-of-the-art simulation suites, mirroring real-life settings you may experience.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• Benefit from the University of Bedfordshire’s partnerships with councils and NHS trusts across our region, working together to train the next generation of health and social care workers.

Your Student Experience

• Progress with the support of academic staff who have all been practising social workers, some of whom continue to practise alongside their academic work.

• Learn from academics involved in current research and practice, ensuring their teaching includes the latest developments while preparing you for the realities of the field.

• Put your theoretical knowledge into action with our work-based approach to learning, from hands-on simulations and real-world case studies to industry placements and a research project of your choosing.

• Work alongside service users, social workers and students from related degrees, learning from their broad range of backgrounds and knowledge bases.

• Develop key transferable skills that will boost your career prospects.

• Fulfil your potential with teaching in small cohorts and guidance from your personal academic tutor.