Social Work

This course balances an interactive study programme with practical work experience in a social care setting, enabling you to become qualified as a generic social work practitioner. This will allow you to practise in your chosen field of children and families or adults, and across a range of areas including statutory, voluntary, private and independent sector.

The course has been designed in partnership with agencies and service users, to allow students to gain the skills and experience required to qualify as a social worker. It is delivered in blocks of teaching, followed by periods of practical work experience allowing students to consolidate their study in a real-life setting. You will be supported by a team of committed teaching staff, who are registered social workers with experience in a range of professional settings.

The placements you undertake will be in different service areas, to broaden your perspective and experience, and you will benefit from the university’s good industry connections. On graduating, you will have a clear understanding of social work and will have demonstrated your skills and values in social care settings. On completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Social Worker.

Modules

• Law and Policy

• Skills for Social Work

• Practice Placement (year one: 70-day placement; year two: 100-day placement)

• Balancing Rights and Risks

• Dissertation (optional)