The course programme is designed at undergraduate level with the main aim of educating future social workers. Graduates can apply for registration with Social Work England (SWE). The course syllabus includes the fundamentals of professional ethics, social work in a legal, social and political context.
Why enrol on the course?
- Most students complete the course with an additional professional qualification that gives them better prospects in the job market
- There is an increasing demand for qualified professionals in the social sector
- The university works in partnership with the Health & Social Care Academy
What skills can be gained during the course?
- The course programme is based on the most up-to-date knowledge
- Academic studies are combined with professional practice to build experience
- The first part of the course covers the basics of social work, social policy, human development, professional practice regulations and working with people
- The second part of the programme includes professional practice and the study of case contexts and social case interventions
- Students carry out a final research project applying the academic knowledge gained
