Social Work

Approved by Social Work England

Ignite change. Inspire hope. Be the difference. Study Social Work.

Ready to make a tangible difference in the world? Our three-year Social Work degree is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to positive change. We've designed this programme to transform your passion for helping others into professional expertise, preparing you to be a competent, ethical, and impactful social worker.

What you'll learn & experience
This isn't just about textbooks; it's about real-world readiness. We'll equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective social work practice. You'll gain a deep understanding of social justice and human rights, learning to practice in an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and anti-discriminatory way. A strong ethical framework is woven throughout the curriculum, helping you navigate complex situations with sound judgment and reflective practice. You'll also master crucial legislation and social policies, ensuring you operate effectively within legal frameworks.

Hands-on learning & career preparation
A cornerstone of our programme is the practical experience. You'll complete at least 200 days of supervised practice placements, including up to 30 critical skills days. These placements will span at least two contrasting settings, with a minimum of one in a statutory setting, giving you diverse exposure. This hands-on learning is carefully integrated with academic studies, allowing you to critically reflect on your developing practice and link it to professional, legal, and ethical frameworks.

We foster critical thinking and research skills for evidence-based practice, ensuring you're a professionally curious and critically minded social worker. You'll be work-ready, equipped with the foundational skills to engage effectively and uphold the high standards of the profession as required by Social Work England.

Your future as a Social Worker
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply to register as a Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE). This degree opens doors to a dynamic career where you'll partner with individuals, families, and communities, promoting positive change and, crucially, protecting people from harm, abuse, and exploitation.

Our Social Work degree offers a high-quality learning experience, blending academic rigour with invaluable practical application. You'll graduate with the confidence, knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become a registered professional ready to make a significant impact on lives.

*Please note, this is a highly competitive course with limited places.

Year 1
*Introduction to Social Work, Values and Ethics
*Social Work Theories and Approaches
*Human Growth and Development
*Sociology and Social Policy
*Skills for Practice: Readiness for Practice

Year 2
*Practice Placement 1 (70 days)
*Skills for Practice: Critical Skills 1
*Social Work with Children and Families
*Social Work with Adults

Year 3
*Complex Co-Occurring Needs
*Critical Social Work Practice
*Practice Placement Two (100 days)
*Skills for Practice: Critical Skills 2

Our Social Work degree is designed with dynamic, real-world assessments that won't just test your knowledge – they'll build the critical skills and confidence you need to excel as a social worker. We're not just looking for what you know, but how you can apply it and truly make a difference.

Essays & Reports: Hone your ability to articulate complex ideas, analyse situations, and present well-reasoned arguments – essential for documenting cases, advocating for clients, and influencing policy.

Presentations: Develop powerful communication and advocacy skills, enabling you to clearly convey information, engage diverse audiences, and champion causes that matter.

Podcasts & Infographics: These modern methods allow you to distil complex social issues into engaging, accessible formats, showcasing your innovative thinking and ability to reach different communities.

Role Play & Simulated Situations: Practice challenging conversations, crisis interventions, and ethical dilemmas in a safe, supportive environment. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, refine your interpersonal skills, and build confidence before stepping into actual practice.

Group Work: Social work is a team effort, and so is our learning. You'll collaborate with peers, tackling complex projects, developing teamwork skills, and learning to harness collective strengths – just like in real professional settings.

These diverse assessment methods aren't just about grades; they're about shaping you into a confident, adaptable, and highly skilled social worker. You'll graduate not only with a degree but with a robust portfolio of practical abilities, ready to step directly into a profession where you can truly ignite change and inspire hope.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Social Work England