Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, the University of Central Lancashire is premised upon supporting and embedding the principles of social justice across all activities and making a significant contribution to ‘Creating Better Futures’.
Why study with us
- Our strong industry links help you gain practical experience through undertaking placements, work experience and volunteering.
- You can travel and study abroad to learn about social care and community in other countries.
- We have five research centres focusing on Social Work, Care and Community which means our teaching is research informed.
I’m at the beginning of my degree apprenticeship but already feel like I’m living my dream. I’m building a career, gaining practical experience and it’s fully funded.
Careers in Social Care and Community
We have long standing relationships with a wide range of agencies across the North West. They provide and support work-based opportunities and placements for you during your studies. These include: community mental health and learning disability services; services working with offenders; domestic violence centres; homeless services; housing projects; women’s centres; youth centres and services; and older person services. The placements provide the springboard for your career to develop in these areas after graduation.
After studying a degree in care and community, you could have one of the following careers:
- Youth worker
- Advice worker
- Teaching assistant
- Charity officer
- Social worker
- Probation officer
- Family support worker
- Housing manager/officer
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